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P488 FRR

1997 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,234 mi
Last recorded23,234 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 FRR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 23,234 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

gear lever pivot worn

Fail 8 Dec 2014 23,234 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

gear lever pivot worn

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear mudguard corroded and broken making reg plate, rear light and rear indicators insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2013 21,398 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 20,231 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

fuel tank slightly corroded

gear lever pivot quite worn

nearside handgrip twists on bar but remains secure

rear fender slightly corroded

underside of swing arm slightly corroded,rusty but solid

Fail 23 May 2012 20,231 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

fuel tank slightly corroded

gear lever pivot quite worn

nearside handgrip twists on bar but remains secure

rear fender slightly corroded

underside of swing arm slightly corroded,rusty but solid

Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,438 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gear lever pivots slightly worn

Pass 8 Jun 2010 17,853 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 8 Jun 2009 15,748 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 14,397 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 12,190 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 12,190 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 9,491 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 8,339 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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P488 FRR is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P488 FRR, 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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P488 FRR is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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