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E547 EGS

1988 Yamaha 535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,887 mi
Last recorded27,887 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE547 EGS
MakeYamaha
Model535
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 27,887 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 27,876 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned too close together (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front tyre slightly perished , cracking

Riders seat slightly loose catch faulty (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 27,303 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre on 1.6 mm.. (5.2.3 (e))

front mudguard rusty split in it

Fail 27 Jun 2023 27,301 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre on 1.6 mm.. (5.2.3 (e))

front mudguard rusty split in it

Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,701 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 26,141 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 26,141 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 26,083 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 26,083 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,976 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha 535?

Based on 1,147 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
387
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Headlamp aim too high 6
Direction indicator not working 6
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 6
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E547 EGS is a 1988 Yamaha 535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Yamaha 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E547 EGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E547 EGS registered?

E547 EGS is a 1988 Yamaha 535, first registered on 31 May 1988.

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