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L353 JFA

1993 Yamaha 535

Purple Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,103 mi
Last recorded24,103 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1993 Yamaha 53524,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL353 JFA
MakeYamaha
Model535
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 24,103 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 20,568 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 19,702 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 19,702 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 17,952 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 17,556 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 17,551 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 16,140 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 15,579 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha 535?

Based on 1,147 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
387
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Headlamp aim too high 6
Direction indicator not working 6
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 6
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L353 JFA is a 1993 Yamaha 535 in Purple with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 24,103 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 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L353 JFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Yamaha 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L353 JFA registered?

L353 JFA is a 1993 Yamaha 535, first registered on 25 October 1993.

Is L353 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L353 JFA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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