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P537 FDV

1997 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,800 mi
Last recorded27,800 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 FDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 27,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,742 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 26,110 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 25,378 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 25,378 miles

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2008 23,754 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 20,491 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 17,264 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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P537 FDV is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P537 FDV, 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 P537 FDV registered?

P537 FDV is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 28 June 1997.

Is P537 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P537 FDV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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