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P130 FJK

1997 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,085 mi
Last recorded15,085 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 FJK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 15,085 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 15,056 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tripleclamps corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 14,905 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 14,527 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 14,175 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 13,461 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 12,515 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 12,515 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 12,437 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 12,437 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 11,824 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 11,321 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 11,078 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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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P130 FJK is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P130 FJK, 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 P130 FJK registered?

P130 FJK is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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