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P142 OBY

1997 Yamaha XV535

Purple Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

28,848 mi
Last recorded28,848 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 OBY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 28,848 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 28,848 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 28,598 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 28,520 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 27,938 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 27,660 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 27,660 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 26,707 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 26,015 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 25,723 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 25,155 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 24,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 24,391 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,176 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,608 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 23,025 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,348 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,756 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,138 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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P142 OBY is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Purple with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P142 OBY, 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 P142 OBY registered?

P142 OBY is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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