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J208 JHW

1992 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

3,330 mi
Last recorded3,330 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV53520,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ208 JHW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 3,330 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil forks x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 236 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2023
Pass 1 May 2021 35,539 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 35,539 miles

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 35,034 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 34,226 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 33,975 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 33,845 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,759 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2011 29,816 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 29,816 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 29,122 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 11 May 2010 29,119 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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J208 JHW is a 1992 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 J208 JHW, 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 J208 JHW registered?

J208 JHW is a 1992 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 19 June 1992.

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