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J495 ERA

1992 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,210 mi
Last recorded33,210 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV53520,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ495 ERA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 33,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 33,204 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose Several sprokes loose and have been glued to other spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 31,457 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 30,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 28,931 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 26,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 26,529 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component has excessive wear or free play swingarm bearings (5.3.3 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 22,874 miles

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 21,859 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 20,562 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 19,474 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 17,843 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 17,308 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 16,599 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 14,394 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 11,171 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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J495 ERA is a 1992 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J495 ERA, 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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J495 ERA is a 1992 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 7 July 1992.

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