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P156 SYH

1997 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

18,970 mi
Last recorded18,970 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 SYH
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 18,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 18,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 18,183 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 18,178 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2022 16,959 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 16,953 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 15,512 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 14,969 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 13,290 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 11,701 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 11,611 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 11,547 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 11,520 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 11,467 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 11,399 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 11,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 11,339 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 11,220 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 11,131 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 10,930 miles

Offside Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 10,678 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 10,438 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 9,979 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 SYH is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SYH, 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 SYH registered?

P156 SYH is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 9 July 1997.

Is P156 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P156 SYH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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