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J735 HOW

1992 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,056 mi
Last recorded22,056 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV53520,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ735 HOW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 22,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 22,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 21,929 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 21,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 21,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 21,736 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 21,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Mirror interfering with throttle control (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 21,534 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 21,245 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 20,974 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 20,645 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 20,272 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 20,228 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

both tyres perished

Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,126 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 20,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 19,896 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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J735 HOW is a 1992 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J735 HOW, 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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What year was J735 HOW registered?

J735 HOW is a 1992 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 13 March 1992.

Is J735 HOW safe to buy?

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