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K234 OGN

1997 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,853 mi
Last recorded28,853 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK234 OGN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 28,853 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 27,955 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 26,619 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 26,619 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 22,044 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 20,530 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 20,530 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 19,736 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 19,581 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 19,468 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 19,195 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 18,981 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 18,664 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 18,217 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 18,210 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 18,788 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 18,788 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,097 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,074 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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K234 OGN is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K234 OGN, 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 K234 OGN registered?

K234 OGN is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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The MOT history for K234 OGN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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