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P229 VMJ

1997 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,637 mi
Last recorded22,637 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 VMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 22,637 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 22,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 22,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 22,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 21,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 21,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 20,970 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 19,825 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey very slight blow front header (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 19,814 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 19,777 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 19,775 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 19,747 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,573 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 19,573 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,475 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 19,469 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear tyre starting to perish very slightly at centre of tread

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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P229 VMJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P229 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 P229 VMJ registered?

P229 VMJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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