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N279 CWX

1996 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,654 mi
Last recorded14,654 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN279 CWX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 14,654 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 14,641 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 14,352 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 14,016 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 14,016 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 13,982 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 13,160 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 11,653 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 10,718 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 10,679 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 10,385 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 10,385 miles

Registration plate incorrect To big (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 9,381 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 8,586 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 7,267 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 7,267 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 6,347 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 5,365 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 4,729 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 4,717 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 4,684 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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N279 CWX is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N279 CWX, 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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What year was N279 CWX registered?

N279 CWX is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N279 CWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N279 CWX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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