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P347 PNH

1997 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

26,824 mi
Last recorded26,824 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 PNH
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 26,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp pattern poor

Pass 8 Jul 2024 25,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 25,477 miles

Fuel cap seal perrished / split - but not leaking. R & L Rear shock absorber springs rusted. Rear brake pedal cut down in size.

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 24,515 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 24,493 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 24,467 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 23,619 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 22,145 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 22,092 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 19,432 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 16,343 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 12,924 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 12,236 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 11,865 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 11,847 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 11,490 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 10,887 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 10,013 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 10,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Feb 2010 9,234 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 8,360 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 6,372 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 6,014 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 4,424 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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P347 PNH is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P347 PNH, 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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P347 PNH is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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