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J368 DCJ

1992 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

10,982 mi
Last recorded10,982 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV53520,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ368 DCJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 10,982 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 10,977 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 10,970 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 10,955 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 10,612 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 10,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 10,546 miles

headstock bearings are notchy

Fail 21 Aug 2018 10,540 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

headstock bearings are notchy

Pass 13 Jun 2017 9,935 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 9,864 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 9,450 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 8,276 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 8,250 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 6,824 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 5,554 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 5,476 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 5,476 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 5,436 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 5,360 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 64,257 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 64,257 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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J368 DCJ is a 1992 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J368 DCJ, 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 J368 DCJ registered?

J368 DCJ is a 1992 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 22 April 1992.

Is J368 DCJ safe to buy?

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