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G499 WJA

1990 Yamaha 535

Beige Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

29,873 mi
Last recorded29,873 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1990 Yamaha 53522,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG499 WJA
MakeYamaha
Model535
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 29,873 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 29,873 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 29,873 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 29,873 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification axle pin has no split pin in it (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 29,873 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 45,800 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 45,259 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 44,627 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 44,627 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 43,645 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,101 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,291 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 41,353 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 39,673 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,673 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 37,760 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 37,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 May 2009 35,731 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 20 May 2009 35,731 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,526 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 32,157 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 29,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2006 29,965 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

throttle cable routed incorrectly

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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G499 WJA is a 1990 Yamaha 535 in Beige with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 22,846 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 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 G499 WJA, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G499 WJA is a 1990 Yamaha 535, first registered on 21 May 1990.

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