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P159 YNJ

1997 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

27,947 mi
Last recorded27,947 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 YNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 27,947 miles

Front fuel tank very rusty inside not leaking fuel

Fail 27 Aug 2025 27,940 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front fuel tank very rusty inside not leaking fuel

Pass 20 May 2024 27,932 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear swinging arm underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 27,924 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2023 27,841 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2023 27,833 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 27,825 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 27,825 miles

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 27,818 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 27,818 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 27,555 miles

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

slight engine missfire

Pass 7 Sep 2017 27,532 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 27,532 miles

Offside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 24,603 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 22,514 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 21,085 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 21,077 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 15,353 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 14,337 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 13,962 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 13,181 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 11,926 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 11,160 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 11,160 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 9,291 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 8,519 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 8,519 miles

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))

Pass 8 Oct 2005 8,130 miles

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.

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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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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P159 YNJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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