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P22 PMX

1997 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,908 mi
Last recorded9,908 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 PMX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 9,908 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 9,651 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 9,651 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 9,610 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 9,476 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 9,455 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 9,175 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 9,008 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 8,899 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 8,899 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2014 8,485 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 8,485 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 8,252 miles

rear suspension slightly stiffer than one would expect from standard machine

Pass 4 Aug 2006 8,041 miles

headlamp adjusting screw insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2005

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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P22 PMX is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P22 PMX, 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 P22 PMX registered?

P22 PMX is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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