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P456 WBM

1997 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

3,557 mi
Last recorded3,557 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 WBM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 3,557 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 3,472 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 2,886 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 2,784 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 2,752 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 2,709 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 2,709 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 2,505 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 2,215 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 1,817 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 1,728 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 1,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P456 WBM is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P456 WBM, 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 P456 WBM registered?

P456 WBM is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P456 WBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P456 WBM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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