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N41 XAV

1996 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

12,976 mi
Last recorded12,976 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN41 XAV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 12,976 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 12,938 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 12,817 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 12,616 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 12,616 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 12,348 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 11,979 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 11,191 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 10,859 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 10,450 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 8,612 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 8,507 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 8,472 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 8,215 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 7,852 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 7,616 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 7,344 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 7,209 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 6,994 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 6,740 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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N41 XAV is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N41 XAV, 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 N41 XAV registered?

N41 XAV is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N41 XAV safe to buy?

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