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H917 JOO

1990 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,405 mi
Last recorded21,405 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XV53525,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH917 JOO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 21,405 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap fixing bolt loose.

rear lamp lens loose.

Pass 17 Mar 2025 21,309 miles

Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap fixing bolt loose.

rear lamp lens loose.

Fail 17 Mar 2025 21,309 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap fixing bolt loose.

rear lamp lens loose.

Fail 11 Oct 2024 21,226 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap fixing bolt slightly loose.

rear lamp unit slightly loose.

Fail 12 Aug 2024 21,195 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect headlight appears to be twisted in bowl, causing diagonal flat beam (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements reflector covering lettering (0.1 (d))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached upper mounting bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned forks set at different height in yokes (2.4 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded all (5.2.2 (d))

Front tyre deteriorated - tyre is 15 years old & perishing

Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to link pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded all (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

brake fluid reservoir fluid level window deteriorated but not leaking

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated but doesn't appear to be leaking

rear cylinder vacuum port not plugged causing rough running

Pass 6 Nov 2020 16,657 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 16,493 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 16,430 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 16,363 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 10,645 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 15,933 miles

Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 15,933 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 15,842 miles

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

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

front tyre perished

Pass 8 Sep 2006 15,112 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 15,046 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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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H917 JOO is a 1990 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 25,031 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 H917 JOO, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H917 JOO is a 1990 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 17 September 1990.

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