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P47 GHC

1997 Yamaha XV535

Green Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,880 mi
Last recorded17,880 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 GHC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2018 17,880 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 15,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 15,284 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 10,454 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 5,851 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 5,718 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 5,624 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 5,384 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 5,156 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 5,129 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 5,098 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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P47 GHC is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Green with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P47 GHC, 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 P47 GHC registered?

P47 GHC is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 16 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P47 GHC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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