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H378 JCV

1991 Yamaha XV535

Brown Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,584 mi
Last recorded14,584 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XV53521,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH378 JCV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 14,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 14,575 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear brake torque arm top bolt slightly loose

Pass 4 May 2022 14,292 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Front tyre over 10 years old

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear tyre over 10 years old

slight accelerator increase when lock to lock

Pass 2 Jan 2009 13,897 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 13,625 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 13,538 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2005 12,577 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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H378 JCV is a 1991 Yamaha XV535 in Brown with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 21,858 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H378 JCV, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H378 JCV registered?

H378 JCV is a 1991 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for H378 JCV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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