MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
front tyre.slight cracking on sidewall.
Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Yamaha XV535?
Based on 57,304 MOT tests across 5,559 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P197 OLD is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 P197 OLD, 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 P197 OLD registered?
P197 OLD is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 8 April 1997.
Is P197 OLD safe to buy?
The MOT history for P197 OLD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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