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P186 NFL

1997 Yamaha XV535

Orange Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

29,323 mi
Last recorded29,323 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 NFL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 29,323 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 29,056 miles

Nearside Frame cover nut missing

Rear spindle nut split pin missing

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 28,856 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 28,471 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 27,497 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 26,743 miles

Handlebars slightly misaligned

Pass 19 May 2020 25,741 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 24,979 miles

Nearside Rear engine mount nut possibly missing or behind cover

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel feed pipe clip loose

slight engine oil leak

topped up tyre pressures

Pass 12 Jun 2018 23,806 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front mud guard (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 22,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 20,423 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 17,187 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 16,869 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 16,253 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 15,968 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,888 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 14,345 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 12,466 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 12,466 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2008 11,067 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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P186 NFL is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Orange with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P186 NFL, 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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P186 NFL is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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