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J853 GNJ

1992 Yamaha XV535

Silver Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

39,716 mi
Last recorded39,716 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV53520,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ853 GNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 39,716 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 39,716 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced When indicator switched on, flashes at same rate as indicator (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Road spring mounting insecure Upper mounting modified inappropriately (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached Bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Character height, character width, uses grey to make up character, character seperation (0.1 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not fitted vertically (0.1 (d))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Road spring mounting so insecure that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected Upper mounting modified inappropriately (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch cable insecure

Clutch lever pivot securing bolt loose

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 39,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 39,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 38,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 38,695 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 38,200 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 38,200 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 36,728 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 34,012 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 32,111 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2010 32,103 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,078 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2007 26,190 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 26,190 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 20,050 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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J853 GNJ is a 1992 Yamaha XV535 in Silver with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J853 GNJ, 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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J853 GNJ is a 1992 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 4 March 1992.

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