1992 Yamaha XV535 0.5L Petrol · J924 KPO

The Yamaha XV535 passed its most recent MOT on 24 May 2025 at 21,141 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a currently roadworthy machine and a stable maintenance trend across the available history. The earlier failure on 2 May 2025 at 21,122 miles is notable, yet the tester logged no defects, which points to an administrative or presentation issue at that test rather than a mechanical fault. The subsequent clean pass nineteen days later confirms the bike presents no outstanding advisories or structural concerns on paper. Recorded mileage shows very light use for a 34-year-old vehicle. The odometer read 20,923 miles in June 2022, crept to 21,103 miles by November 2023, and reached 21,141 miles by May 2025. That is roughly 622 miles per year across the bike's life. The gap between the June 2022 and November 2023 tests spans over seventeen months, suggesting periods of storage. Low annual accumulation reduces wear on drivetrain and brake consumables but raises the risk of perished seals, stale fluid, and standing corrosion. A buyer should still inspect the bike in person for issues the MOT record cannot capture. Check suspension bushes, fork seals, and rear shock for weeping or degradation caused by long idle periods. Examine brake discs and calipers for binding or pitting, and verify tyre sidewalls are free from cracking after years of low use. The absence of recorded advisories across all four tests implies previous owners kept basic statutory compliance in order. Given the 2025 failure with no defects listed, confirm the DVSA entry reflects a paperwork rejection rather than a concealed fault. A pre-purchase inspection of structural integrity and exhaust emissions remains sensible on a machine of this age.