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P244 PYA

1997 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

27,901 mi
Last recorded27,901 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 PYA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 27,901 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded multiple front and rear wheels (5.2.2 (d))

corrosion on frame and coil springs

cracks on front and rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2021 27,743 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded multiple (5.2.2 (d))

Front brake lever slightly stiff

Front tyre perished cracking sidewalls

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished cracking sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 27,730 miles

corrosion on frame borderline

oil leak bordeline

Pass 24 Jul 2017 27,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 27,220 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 23,127 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 18,593 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 17,616 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 17,122 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 16,631 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 15,984 miles

Corrosion front mudguard - stressed member

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2009 154,973 miles

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)

Corrosion front mudguard - stressed member

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2008 15,829 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear No plate very slightly obscured by frame.

Fail 8 May 2008 15,820 miles

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear No plate very slightly obscured by frame.

Pass 3 May 2007 15,688 miles

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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P244 PYA 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 86.7%.

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 P244 PYA, 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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P244 PYA is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 28 June 1997.

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