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N37 FKJ

1996 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

18,161 mi
Last recorded18,161 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN37 FKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 18,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 18,027 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 17,547 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 17,510 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 17,491 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 17,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT DOWNPIPE GASKET LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 17,244 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 17,201 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 17,201 miles

Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (1.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 16,903 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2014 16,903 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 16,361 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 16,199 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 8 May 2010 14,464 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 14,422 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 16 May 2009 14,324 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 13,827 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 4 May 2007 13,493 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2006 12,602 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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N37 FKJ is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N37 FKJ, 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 N37 FKJ registered?

N37 FKJ is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N37 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N37 FKJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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