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M517 PRX

1995 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,494 mi
Last recorded14,494 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV53515,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM517 PRX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 14,494 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 13,166 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 13,012 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 12,513 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 12,423 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 8,305 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 8,305 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 8,305 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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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M517 PRX is a 1995 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 15,634 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 M517 PRX, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M517 PRX registered?

M517 PRX is a 1995 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 20 March 1995.

Is M517 PRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M517 PRX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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