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J184 ESL

1991 Yamaha 535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,859 mi
Last recorded23,859 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 1991 Yamaha 53523,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ184 ESL
MakeYamaha
Model535
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 23,859 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 23,851 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 23,266 miles

Day light use only lights masked over at time of test

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2020 22,082 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 22,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 19,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 19,397 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 19,371 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 18,234 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 15,029 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 13,494 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 13,494 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 May 2007 13,421 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 13,421 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 13,260 miles

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

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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J184 ESL is a 1991 Yamaha 535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 23,251 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 J184 ESL, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J184 ESL registered?

J184 ESL is a 1991 Yamaha 535, first registered on 2 October 1991.

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