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G359 ELJ

1990 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,520 mi
Last recorded35,520 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XV53525,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG359 ELJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 35,520 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 31,475 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 31,326 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,326 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 31,223 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 31,142 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

high initial smoke emissions

instrument panel loose

rear rest loose - fixing missing

Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,794 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,533 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front brake travel

front tyre perished

rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Jul 2008 30,533 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front brake travel

front tyre perished

rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,220 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,139 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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G359 ELJ is a 1990 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 25,031 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 G359 ELJ, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G359 ELJ registered?

G359 ELJ is a 1990 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 25 May 1990.

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