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P230 XAG

1997 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,726 mi
Last recorded15,726 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 XAG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 15,726 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 15,583 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 4.5mm measured, no minimum depth present on disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 15,394 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 15,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play from needle bearings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 15,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 15,156 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 14,953 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark may need changing (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 14,773 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 14,649 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 14,635 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 14,613 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 14,449 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 13,879 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 13,879 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 12,824 miles

Front brake slightly binding

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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P230 XAG is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P230 XAG, 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 P230 XAG registered?

P230 XAG is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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