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P396 PCR

1997 Yamaha XV535

White Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

8,138 mi
Last recorded8,138 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 PCR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 8,138 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 8,130 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 8,112 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 8,099 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 8,043 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 7,815 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 7,620 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 7,451 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 7,278 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 6,705 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 6,310 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 6,172 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 6,169 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 5,701 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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P396 PCR is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in White with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P396 PCR, 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 P396 PCR registered?

P396 PCR is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P396 PCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P396 PCR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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