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B7 KUR

1997 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

19,178 mi
Last recorded19,178 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 KUR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 19,178 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 17,231 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 17,122 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 17,122 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 16,871 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 16,871 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 16,222 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 15,717 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 14,725 miles

Rear tyre has perishing to tread

Pass 3 Aug 2018 14,640 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 14,095 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2016 13,776 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 12,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2014 10,221 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 38,802 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 14,504 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 14,118 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 14,118 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 13,052 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 12,890 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 12,451 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 10,554 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2006 8,818 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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B7 KUR is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 15,324 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 B7 KUR, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B7 KUR registered?

B7 KUR is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B7 KUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 KUR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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