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N404 MTC

1996 Yamaha XV535

Yellow Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,425 mi
Last recorded14,425 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN404 MTC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 14,425 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 11,642 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 10,347 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 9,847 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 9,847 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2015 7,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2012 7,674 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 6,142 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 6,142 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 6,119 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 6,075 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 6,072 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 6,072 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 6,059 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 6,059 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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N404 MTC is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Yellow with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N404 MTC, 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 N404 MTC registered?

N404 MTC is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N404 MTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N404 MTC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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