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J170 CHE

1997 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,533 mi
Last recorded16,533 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ170 CHE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 16,533 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 16,533 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 16,419 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 16,419 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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J170 CHE is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J170 CHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J170 CHE registered?

J170 CHE is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is J170 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J170 CHE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J170 CHE have outstanding finance?

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