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P287 CEL

1997 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,802 mi
Last recorded33,802 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 CEL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,802 miles

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

Slight bend in handle bars

Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,725 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

front tyre perished

handlebars bent but function not impaired

Pass 28 Mar 2009 27,953 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,753 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 25,753 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 21,839 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 21,839 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 16,658 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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P287 CEL is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P287 CEL, 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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P287 CEL is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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