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P519 TFL

1997 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

23,100 mi
Last recorded23,100 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP519 TFL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 23,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 22,968 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 22,761 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 22,756 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 Position lamp not working front side light not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible tyre cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2023 22,463 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 22,251 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 21,982 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 21,671 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 21,046 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly out of line (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front spotlight hitting indicator

Rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 7 Jun 2019 21,046 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from the head (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right and kick up to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) axle pin missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly out of line (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front spotlight hitting indicator

Rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 13 Jul 2016 19,944 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey collector box (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 18,713 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 18,713 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 18,713 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 18,713 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 16,026 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 14,236 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 14,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 May 2009 13,088 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,111 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 9,759 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 9,759 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 9,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

riders seat slightly loose

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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P519 TFL is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P519 TFL, 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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P519 TFL is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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