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N427 VBU

1996 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,019 mi
Last recorded33,019 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN427 VBU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 33,019 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cracking on nearside wall

Pass 21 Jun 2025 33,019 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 33,007 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 32,926 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 32,724 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 32,541 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 31,809 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,809 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 31,529 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 31,525 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 31,468 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 30,329 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,329 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 29,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,018 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,949 miles

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

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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N427 VBU is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N427 VBU, 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 N427 VBU registered?

N427 VBU is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N427 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N427 VBU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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