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P259 CLJ

1997 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

9,684 mi
Last recorded9,684 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 CLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 9,684 miles

front brake noisey

rear tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 7 Dec 2019 8,898 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 8,771 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 8,291 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES HAVE STARTED TO PERISH ON SIDEWALLS.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 8,286 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

FRONT AND REAR TYRES HAVE STARTED TO PERISH ON SIDEWALLS.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 8,008 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 7,069 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 5,270 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 4,678 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 3,819 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2009 2,945 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 1,267 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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P259 CLJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P259 CLJ, 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 P259 CLJ registered?

P259 CLJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is P259 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P259 CLJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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