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P36 ERR

1997 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

13,530 mi
Last recorded13,530 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 ERR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 13,530 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 13,524 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 13,168 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 13,168 miles

Riders seat insecure not latched on left hand side (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 13,139 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 13,097 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 12,991 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 12,862 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 12,258 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 7,406 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 6,842 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 6,593 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 6,371 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 5,690 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 5,690 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 May 2008 5,517 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 5,198 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 5,196 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2005 4,356 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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P36 ERR is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P36 ERR, 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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What year was P36 ERR registered?

P36 ERR is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P36 ERR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P36 ERR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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