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P344 CJT

1997 Yamaha XV535

Orange Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,009 mi
Last recorded23,009 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 CJT
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 23,009 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 22,516 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 20,993 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swinging arm (6.1.1a)

Fail 17 May 2016 20,993 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly component loose bottom yoke bolt (2.3.1)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swinging arm (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 17,823 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 16,065 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 14,394 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,810 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 13,640 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 13,640 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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P344 CJT is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Orange with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P344 CJT, 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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P344 CJT is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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