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J217 DUM

1992 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,762 mi
Last recorded31,762 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV53520,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ217 DUM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2026 31,762 miles

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

Speedometer not lighting up.

Pass 16 Jun 2025 30,717 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 30,386 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2024 29,254 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 27,775 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 26,242 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 26,242 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 23,818 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 22,247 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 20,312 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 20,007 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 19,918 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,697 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,339 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 19,017 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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J217 DUM is a 1992 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J217 DUM, 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 J217 DUM registered?

J217 DUM is a 1992 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 7 July 1992.

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