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E754 JKS

1988 Yamaha XV535

Gold Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,042 mi
Last recorded21,042 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV53524,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE754 JKS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2026 21,042 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear foot brake hard (1.2.1 (g))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear brace bar (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 21,005 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear welding poor

Fail 20 Aug 2024 21,003 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 20,932 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 20,913 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 20,865 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 20,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 20,808 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 20,789 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 20,735 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 20,728 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play Handbrake insecure (1.1.1 (b))

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut Excessive perishing also (5.2.3 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Both exhausts angled up and out to sides which could cause fumes to be blown at pedestrians or other road users (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear wheel binding slightly when rotated

Fail 22 Jan 2020

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 20,426 miles

Nearside front crash bar bracket split

Pass 26 Apr 2017 20,587 miles

Front slight bind at front brake

Pass 8 Oct 2015 1,682 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 1,620 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 1,615 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 29,519 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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E754 JKS is a 1988 Yamaha XV535 in Gold with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 24,791 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 E754 JKS, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E754 JKS is a 1988 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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