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J597 DYL

1992 Yamaha XV535

Purple Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,840 mi
Last recorded29,840 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV53520,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ597 DYL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,840 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,291 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 27,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2011 27,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 24,872 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 23,867 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 23,867 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,233 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 23,233 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 21,474 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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J597 DYL is a 1992 Yamaha XV535 in Purple with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J597 DYL, 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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J597 DYL is a 1992 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 8 June 1992.

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