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J854 VEW

1992 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,263 mi
Last recorded29,263 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV53520,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ854 VEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 29,263 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 29,256 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Indicator broken but still working

Slight Oil Leak on Rear Dif

Pass 16 Oct 2017 29,025 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 28,804 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 28,152 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 27,790 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 27,470 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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J854 VEW is a 1992 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J854 VEW, 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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J854 VEW is a 1992 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 July 1992.

Is J854 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J854 VEW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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