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P547 TGX

1997 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,561 mi
Last recorded36,561 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP547 TGX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 36,561 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 36,550 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 36,335 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 36,147 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 36,147 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 35,829 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 35,537 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 34,627 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 31,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2016 31,385 miles

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

Rear swing arm is slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 31,234 miles

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 31,073 miles

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

Plate brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.B2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,777 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 30,758 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 30,492 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,798 miles

Headlight glass slightly insecure.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,407 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 28,407 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,194 miles

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

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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P547 TGX is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P547 TGX, 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 P547 TGX registered?

P547 TGX is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P547 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P547 TGX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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