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N393 GLX

1996 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,465 mi
Last recorded27,465 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN393 GLX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 27,465 miles

front tyre perished and side wall cracking slightly

Fail 17 Feb 2026 27,465 miles

Nearside Front Forks insecure bottom yoke bolt loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

front tyre perished and side wall cracking slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2024 27,452 miles

slight cracking on front tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2023 27,432 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 27,352 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 27,260 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 27,256 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 27,219 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 26,848 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 26,636 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 26,636 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 26,464 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 26,464 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2013 26,261 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 25,985 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,776 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 25,210 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 22,877 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 22,482 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 22,482 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 21,303 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 20,361 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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N393 GLX is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N393 GLX, 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 N393 GLX registered?

N393 GLX is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 20 January 1996.

Is N393 GLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N393 GLX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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