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Yamaha Xv535 (1995)

505 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.7% first-time pass rate

1995 Yamaha Xv535

CarHunch analysed 505 real MOT records for the 1995 Yamaha Xv535. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 5.7% above UK average
85.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
15,631
typical mileage
9,957–22,930 middle half
12.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.47
avg MOT failures per car
over 10.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1995 Yamaha Xv535

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Yamaha Xv535 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

9,957
low mileage
15,631
typical
22,930
high mileage

Half of all 1995 Yamaha Xv535 vehicles fall between 9,957 and 22,930 miles.

1995 Yamaha Xv535 — Still on the Road

121 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% of the peak remain.

219 121 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

10.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.47
Avg failures per vehicle
4.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 Yamaha Xv535

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 51%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 33%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 24.3%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 21.8%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 17.6%
    Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
  • 13.6%
    Headlamp aim too high
  • 12.5%
    Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
  • 12.1%
    Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.

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