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J44 TCB

1996 Yamaha XV535

Orange Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,385 mi
Last recorded11,385 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 TCB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2025 11,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 11,376 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 11,323 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 11,186 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 11,080 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 10,848 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 10,690 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 10,573 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 10,474 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 10,131 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 9,006 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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J44 TCB is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Orange with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 14,903 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 J44 TCB, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J44 TCB registered?

J44 TCB is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is J44 TCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 TCB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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