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J488 PKK

1992 Yamaha XV535

Green Petrol 531cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

21,093 mi
Last recorded21,093 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV53520,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ488 PKK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine531cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 21,093 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 21,061 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 20,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 20,784 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 20,591 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 20,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Petrol tank mounting loose

Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,204 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 20,151 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 19,604 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 19,153 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 19,153 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,363 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 17,078 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 17,016 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 16,134 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 16,134 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 14,939 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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J488 PKK is a 1992 Yamaha XV535 in Green with a 531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J488 PKK, 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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J488 PKK is a 1992 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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