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J706 WUK

1997 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

347 mi
Last recorded347 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ706 WUK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 347 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 347 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 19,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 19,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim flat (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 18,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 17,193 miles

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

exhaust corroded under bike

Fail 7 Jun 2017 17,193 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

exhaust corroded under bike

Fail 30 Jun 2015 17,058 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 17,058 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 16,949 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 16,949 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 16,461 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 16,461 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 16,201 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 16,201 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 16,107 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 15,968 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 15,953 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,429 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 15,425 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 14,934 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,754 miles

front tyre low on pressure

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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J706 WUK is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 J706 WUK, 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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J706 WUK is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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