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N29 SEL

1996 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

36,389 mi
Last recorded36,389 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 SEL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 36,389 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 36,071 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 35,709 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 35,393 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 34,737 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 33,870 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 31,569 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 29,105 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 28,400 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 27,661 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 26,640 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 24,567 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 24,556 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre perished

Pass 4 Jun 2014 23,632 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,569 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 23,507 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 22,860 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 21,910 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 21,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 21,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,573 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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N29 SEL is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N29 SEL, 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 N29 SEL registered?

N29 SEL is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N29 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N29 SEL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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