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P331 BPM

1997 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,627 mi
Last recorded16,627 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 BPM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 16,627 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 16,400 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 16,400 miles

Rear Brake rod insecure bolt loose and split pin misssing (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 16,080 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 15,440 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 15,440 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 14,267 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 14,141 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 13,875 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 May 2017 13,415 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 13,112 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 12,788 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 12,737 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 10,933 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 9,141 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 6,527 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 6,428 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 5,756 miles

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

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

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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P331 BPM is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P331 BPM, 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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P331 BPM is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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