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N309 BLV

1996 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

11,375 mi
Last recorded11,375 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN309 BLV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 11,375 miles

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

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 11,375 miles

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

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 10,555 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 10,257 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 9,599 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 9,059 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 8,374 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 7,990 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 7,401 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 7,396 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 6,960 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 6,132 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 5,696 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 4,906 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 3,983 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 14 Aug 2007 3,015 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 1,196 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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N309 BLV is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N309 BLV, 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 N309 BLV registered?

N309 BLV is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 16 April 1996.

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