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P379 SBH

1997 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,382 mi
Last recorded22,382 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 SBH
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 22,382 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 22,204 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 20,560 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 20,560 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 19,057 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 18,467 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 15,998 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 15,903 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 14,953 miles

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 14,953 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,682 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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P379 SBH is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P379 SBH, 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 P379 SBH registered?

P379 SBH is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 8 February 1997.

Is P379 SBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P379 SBH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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