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N262 HCR

1996 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,043 mi
Last recorded17,043 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN262 HCR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 17,043 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 17,043 miles

Position lamp not working Tail light not working. (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 16,935 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 16,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 16,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight pitting on both fork stansions

Fail 19 May 2021 16,577 miles

Brake back plate insecure Rear Brake arm fitted incorrectly (1.1.14 (d))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight pitting on both fork stansions

Pass 8 Jul 2008 16,543 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 16,543 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 16,469 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,386 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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N262 HCR is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N262 HCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N262 HCR registered?

N262 HCR is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N262 HCR safe to buy?

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