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P301 UGP

1997 Yamaha 535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,356 mi
Last recorded27,356 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha 53512,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 UGP
MakeYamaha
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 27,356 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 27,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 27,331 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 27,176 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 26,917 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 26,896 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 26,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2016 25,630 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 22,801 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 22,801 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 15,883 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Gear lever linkage slighty worn

Fail 29 Oct 2013 15,822 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Gear lever linkage slighty worn

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Oct 2012 8,836 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 8,433 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 8,328 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 8,317 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 May 2006 8,138 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha 535?

Based on 1,147 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
387
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Headlamp aim too high 6
Direction indicator not working 6
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 6
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P301 UGP is a 1997 Yamaha 535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 12,580 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 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P301 UGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P301 UGP is a 1997 Yamaha 535, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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