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J589 WEF

1992 Yamaha XV535

Purple Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

12,980 mi
Last recorded12,980 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV53520,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ589 WEF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 12,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 12,814 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 12,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 12,600 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned off centre (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 12,269 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 12,269 miles

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 11,962 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 11,961 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 11,784 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Head stock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 11,626 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 11,145 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swingarm and subframe (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 10,812 miles

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swingarm (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 10,662 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 10,579 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 10,138 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 10,263 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 10,263 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 10,029 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 9,449 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 9,047 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 9,047 miles

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 8,680 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 8,680 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 8,110 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 8,110 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 7,492 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 7,492 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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J589 WEF is a 1992 Yamaha XV535 in Purple with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 J589 WEF, 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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J589 WEF is a 1992 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 3 July 1992.

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