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N429 BVT

1996 Yamaha XV535

Maroon Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,277 mi
Last recorded37,277 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN429 BVT
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 37,277 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 36,890 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 36,874 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 36,215 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 35,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 34,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 34,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 33,729 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 316,625 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 30,119 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 30,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 28,887 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 27,718 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 26,659 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Apr 2015 26,659 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Mar 2014 26,045 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,391 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 23,060 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,792 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 22,792 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

REFLECTOR FITTED "BUT FITTED TO NEARSIDE ON REGISTRATION PLATE"

Pass 5 Jul 2007 19,752 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 18,670 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 18,670 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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N429 BVT is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Maroon with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N429 BVT, 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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N429 BVT is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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