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P348 EBB

1997 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

38,333 mi
Last recorded38,333 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 EBB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 38,333 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 38,118 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 37,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 36,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 35,917 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front suspension reduced dampning effect

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

beam deflector fitted

gear selector worn

steering and exhaust modified

Fail 21 Jun 2019 35,917 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front suspension reduced dampning effect

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

beam deflector fitted

gear selector worn

steering and exhaust modified

Pass 26 Jan 2018 35,184 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

brake hose in sleeve

Fail 24 Jan 2018 35,174 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

brake hose in sleeve

slight play clutch lever pivots

Pass 6 Sep 2016 34,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

head light mask fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Sep 2016 34,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

head light mask fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2015 31,352 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))

head light poor image

Pass 12 May 2014 29,423 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 28,353 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 27,472 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 31 May 2012 27,472 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,371 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 26,859 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 26,451 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,451 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,785 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 24,785 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 23,755 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,755 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,141 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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P348 EBB is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P348 EBB, 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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P348 EBB is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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