MOT Status
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27,947 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front fuel tank very rusty inside not leaking fuel
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front fuel tank very rusty inside not leaking fuel
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear swinging arm underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear swinging arm underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear tyre perished new tyre advised
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear tyre perished new tyre advised
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
slight engine missfire
Offside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XV535?
Based on 57,304 MOT tests across 5,559 vehicles.
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P159 YNJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 P159 YNJ, 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 P159 YNJ registered?
P159 YNJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 January 1997.
Is P159 YNJ safe to buy?
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