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J399 RVU

1992 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,587 mi
Last recorded7,587 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV53520,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ399 RVU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 7,587 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 7,587 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 5,516 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 5,360 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 4,949 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 3,926 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 3,323 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 2,815 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 1,832 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 1,832 miles

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 1,748 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 1,740 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 1,505 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 29 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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J399 RVU is a 1992 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J399 RVU, 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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J399 RVU is a 1992 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 July 1992.

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