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N597 YKE

1995 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

9,147 mi
Last recorded9,147 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV53515,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 YKE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 9,147 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 8,971 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 8,884 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 8,779 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 8,416 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 8,240 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 8,240 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 8,065 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 7,931 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 7,774 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 7,623 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 7,485 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 7,125 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 6,910 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 6,849 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 6,072 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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N597 YKE is a 1995 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N597 YKE, 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 N597 YKE registered?

N597 YKE is a 1995 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 10 August 1995.

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