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P463 KGM

1997 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

25,703 mi
Last recorded25,703 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP463 KGM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 25,703 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 25,619 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 24,907 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 23,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 21,864 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 20,077 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 20,077 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 19,944 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 19,843 miles

Front Tyre cracking

Pass 13 May 2017 18,830 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 18,416 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,072 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 17,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 17,468 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 16,233 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 24 May 2011 16,233 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 14,729 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Pass 28 May 2010 14,729 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 14,599 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 12,757 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 12,371 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P463 KGM is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P463 KGM, 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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P463 KGM is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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