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L979 ELJ

1994 Yamaha 535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,074 mi
Last recorded31,074 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha 53522,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL979 ELJ
MakeYamaha
Model535
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 31,074 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 30,675 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 29,799 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 29,340 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 28,762 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 26,590 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 25,056 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 23,351 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 23,106 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 23,048 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 22,360 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 22,128 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 22,111 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 22,019 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 22,019 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 May 2009 21,623 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 19,803 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,783 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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L979 ELJ is a 1994 Yamaha 535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 22,360 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L979 ELJ, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L979 ELJ registered?

L979 ELJ is a 1994 Yamaha 535, first registered on 27 June 1994.

Is L979 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L979 ELJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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