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P197 OLD

1997 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,546 mi
Last recorded21,546 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 OLD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 21,546 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 21,546 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 21,505 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 20,676 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 19,552 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 19,271 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 19,095 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 18,508 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 18,473 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 17,858 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 17,577 miles

front tyre.slight cracking on sidewall.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,487 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 17,265 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 17,247 miles

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.

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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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.

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