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P372 PVW

1997 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

17,174 mi
Last recorded17,174 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP372 PVW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 17,174 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned fitted to os lower corner of rear registration plate (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 16,673 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 16,177 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 16,160 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 14,785 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 14,731 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 14,731 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 14,124 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 13,572 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 12,769 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 12,751 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Collector/silencer coroded holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 12,294 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Main silencer (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 11,713 miles

Slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 8 Jun 2015 11,595 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 11,367 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 11,055 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 11,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 10,463 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 10,239 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 10,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2008 9,419 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 8,870 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 8,870 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 8,375 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 8,369 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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P372 PVW is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P372 PVW, 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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P372 PVW is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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