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P529 KKO

1997 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,452 mi
Last recorded15,452 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP529 KKO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 15,452 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 15,452 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 15,429 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 14,964 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 14,957 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))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 13,626 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 10,575 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 8,739 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 6,040 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 5,902 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 5,902 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 20 Aug 2013 5,635 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 5,635 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 5,400 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 4,181 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 4,171 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 3,901 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 3,433 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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P529 KKO is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P529 KKO, 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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P529 KKO is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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