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J831 SRU

1992 Yamaha XV535

Orange Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

37,068 mi
Last recorded37,068 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV53520,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ831 SRU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1992
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 37,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 34,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 33,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 33,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 32,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 29,748 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 29,747 miles

Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 27,415 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 26,903 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 26,903 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 26,272 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 23,347 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

front tyre cracking

rear tyre cracking and splitting

Fail 7 Sep 2012 23,338 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

front tyre cracking

rear tyre cracking and splitting

Pass 25 Jun 2011 64,143 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 22,578 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 21,394 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 May 2007 21,394 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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J831 SRU is a 1992 Yamaha XV535 in Orange with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J831 SRU, 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 J831 SRU registered?

J831 SRU is a 1992 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 22 June 1992.

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