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P156 OLE

1997 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

32,104 mi
Last recorded32,104 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 OLE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 32,104 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 30,905 miles

oil leak underside

Pass 5 Apr 2024 30,522 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 30,103 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 30,042 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 29,935 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 29,752 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 29,661 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. All (4.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 29,657 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 28,467 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,214 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,737 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 21,812 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,619 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 18,619 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 13,069 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 12,326 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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P156 OLE is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Blue 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 P156 OLE, 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 P156 OLE registered?

P156 OLE is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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