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F879 KGO

1997 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

43,806 mi
Last recorded43,806 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF879 KGO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 43,806 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 43,771 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 43,582 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 43,246 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 42,815 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 42,185 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 42,063 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 41,702 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 40,206 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 37,827 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 36,757 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 36,753 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 36,619 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 35,071 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 34,829 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,497 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 54,048 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 53,759 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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F879 KGO is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 F879 KGO, 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 F879 KGO registered?

F879 KGO is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is F879 KGO safe to buy?

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