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P326 DUD

1997 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,796 mi
Last recorded49,796 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 DUD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 49,796 miles

corrosion to rear swing arm

Pass 31 Mar 2023 48,671 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 48,666 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 48,657 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 48,652 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 48,646 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Lower engine mount bolt lose (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,535 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 48,535 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 42,019 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 42,019 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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P326 DUD is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P326 DUD, 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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P326 DUD is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P326 DUD safe to buy?

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