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P224 VMJ

1997 Yamaha XV535

Maroon Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,177 mi
Last recorded56,177 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 VMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 56,177 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 56,177 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 55,125 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 55,125 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 54,016 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,831 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 51,474 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 5,473 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 50,372 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 50,341 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2012 47,788 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 47,788 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 45,347 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,630 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,799 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 36,544 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,683 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 29,366 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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P224 VMJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Maroon with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P224 VMJ, 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 P224 VMJ registered?

P224 VMJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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