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P239 KES

1997 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,717 mi
Last recorded67,717 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 KES
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 67,717 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 67,620 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 66,742 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,998 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 65,977 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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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P239 KES is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P239 KES, 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 P239 KES registered?

P239 KES is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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