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P181 RYR

1997 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

11,781 mi
Last recorded11,781 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 RYR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 11,781 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 11,733 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 11,593 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 11,527 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 11,201 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 11,185 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2021 10,904 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 10,557 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 10,197 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 9,889 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 9,302 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 9,002 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 8,403 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 7,674 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 7,043 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 6,512 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 6,100 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 4,823 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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P181 RYR is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P181 RYR, 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 P181 RYR registered?

P181 RYR is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P181 RYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P181 RYR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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