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N242 DKH

1996 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,173 mi
Last recorded44,173 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 DKH
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 44,173 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 44,119 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 44,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both headers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 44,069 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 44,026 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 43,034 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 42,909 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 42,900 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 42,227 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 41,767 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Front header joint (7.1.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 41,767 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute Rear bulbs changed (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Front header joint (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 38,055 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,075 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 35,075 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,045 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 33,853 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 33,851 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 32,729 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,431 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 30,431 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 30,032 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2006 25,439 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV535?

Based on 57,304 MOT tests across 5,559 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
352
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 785
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 408
reflector on motorcycle missing 344
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 324
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 324
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N242 DKH is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 14,903 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N242 DKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N242 DKH is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 30 March 1996.

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