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J196 RBA

1992 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,465 mi
Last recorded18,465 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV53520,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ196 RBA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 18,465 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 17,783 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 17,038 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 16,658 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 16,657 miles

Can not check condition of rear wheel spokes as guard fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2020 16,657 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Can not check condition of rear wheel spokes as guard fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2019 16,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 16,399 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 16,386 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 16,289 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 16,088 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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J196 RBA is a 1992 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 20,334 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 J196 RBA, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J196 RBA registered?

J196 RBA is a 1992 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 15 April 1992.

Is J196 RBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J196 RBA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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