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J42 WMS

1992 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,531 mi
Last recorded32,531 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV53520,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ42 WMS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 32,531 miles

Rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 25 Jul 2016 32,438 miles

Exhaust noisy not excessive (7.1.2)

Rear Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 32,264 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 31,818 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 31,818 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 30,538 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 29,512 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 26,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 25,956 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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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J42 WMS 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 72.7%.

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 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 J42 WMS, 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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J42 WMS is a 1992 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 5 March 1992.

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