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P537 HJC

1997 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,556 mi
Last recorded28,556 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 HJC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 28,556 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 28,556 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 28,306 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 28,280 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 28,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 28,047 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 27,783 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 26,762 miles

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

front tyre slight perished.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 25,278 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 23,378 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 23,377 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 21,309 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

main beam tell tale innop

Pass 12 Aug 2013 21,309 miles

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

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

main beam tell tale innop

Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,194 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 24,001 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 15,222 miles

both tyres excessively perished

Pass 21 Jul 2009 13,287 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 12,471 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 11,977 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 11,736 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 HJC is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P537 HJC, 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 HJC registered?

P537 HJC is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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