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J491 TFL

1992 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,693 mi
Last recorded21,693 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV53520,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ491 TFL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 21,693 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 21,495 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 21,237 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 15,454 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 15,447 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 14,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 14,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 14,600 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 14,473 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 14,473 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 14 Jul 2012 14,174 miles

Both tyres showing signs of perishing.

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 13,861 miles

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 13,367 miles

Clutch switch loose in mounting.

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 12,996 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 12,990 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,570 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 12,329 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 12,329 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 11,235 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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J491 TFL is a 1992 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J491 TFL, 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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J491 TFL is a 1992 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 24 March 1992.

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