1992 YAMAHA XV5350.5L Petrol

The Yamaha XV535 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 28 July 2025 at 28,961 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the five available annual tests from 2021 to 2025, the machine cleared every examination without a single advisory or failure. This consistent clean sheet indicates the previous keeper maintained the bike to a standard that satisfied DVSA testers year on year. The recorded mileage shows remarkably low use for a 34-year-old machine. The odometer moved from 28,901 miles at the 27 July 2021 test to 28,961 miles by July 2025, a total accumulation of just 60 miles over four years. That equates to roughly 15 miles per annum against a lifetime average near 852 miles per year, confirming the bike has stood largely idle in recent seasons. No gaps appear in the test sequence, and the absence of any flagged wear items suggests the limited running has not yet stressed consumables. A buyer should still inspect for issues that static storage breeds rather than road use. Prolonged standing invites degraded suspension fork seals, hardened tyre sidewalls, and surface corrosion on the frame and exhaust despite the clean MOT record. The tester noted no structural integrity concerns, yet a 1992 chassis demands a close look at steering head bearings and brake caliper condition for binding after disuse. Given the spotless history and minimal mileage, the XV535 reads as a low-risk purchase for a collector or light rider. Verify the bike starts and rides without unusual noises before commitment, since the MOT data alone cannot confirm engine internals or gearbox health after years of dormancy.