MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,637 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey very slight blow front header (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)
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.
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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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P229 VMJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 6 June 1997.
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