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P252 AWR

1997 Yamaha XV535

White Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

54,960 mi
Last recorded54,960 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 AWR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2018 54,960 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute ALL (1.5.1c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,954 miles

Rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2016 54,943 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 54,943 miles

Fuel system component leaking Leaking fuel once the engine is started (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Oct 2016 54,943 miles

Fuel system component leaking Leaking fuel once the engine is started (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2012 54,874 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 53,705 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,705 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 51,144 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 49,273 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 49,269 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 49,116 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 49,116 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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P252 AWR is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in White with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P252 AWR, 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 P252 AWR registered?

P252 AWR is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 9 July 1997.

Is P252 AWR safe to buy?

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