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P309 GJF

1997 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,164 mi
Last recorded9,164 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 GJF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 9,164 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Oct 2009 8,498 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 8,498 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 8,310 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 8,310 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 8,262 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 7,897 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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P309 GJF is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P309 GJF, 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 P309 GJF registered?

P309 GJF is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 25 July 1997.

Is P309 GJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P309 GJF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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