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P172 FAW

1997 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,815 mi
Last recorded49,815 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 FAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 49,815 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 48,954 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 48,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 47,980 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 47,075 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 43,539 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 39,373 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 37,811 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 36,663 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 35,151 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 32,919 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,010 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,978 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 25,002 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,105 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Dec 2007 13,650 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 6,360 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 5,367 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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P172 FAW is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P172 FAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P172 FAW registered?

P172 FAW is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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