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P136 MEH

1997 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

25,549 mi
Last recorded25,549 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 MEH
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 25,549 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 24,935 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 24,205 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 23,630 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 22,575 miles

Front Steering bearing has a notchy feel in the straight ahead position ,rotated from left to right, this is only noticeable when checked with the front wheel raised off the ground.

Pass 15 May 2018 21,920 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 18,746 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 17,801 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 15,184 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 12,688 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 10,328 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 10,204 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 9,966 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 9,917 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 9,917 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 9,650 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 9,363 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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P136 MEH is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 P136 MEH, 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 P136 MEH registered?

P136 MEH is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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