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K541 SPT

1997 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK541 SPT
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010
Fail 3 Jul 2010 28,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 28,000 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 27,276 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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K541 SPT is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Black 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 K541 SPT, 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 K541 SPT registered?

K541 SPT is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is K541 SPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K541 SPT 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.

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