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P549 AJR

1997 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,435 mi
Last recorded17,435 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 AJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 17,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 17,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 17,373 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 17,367 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2022 17,130 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 17,124 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 17,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 17,094 miles

Rear Wheel excessively corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke cracked 2x (5.2.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 16,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 16,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2016 16,584 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 16,498 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 16,241 miles

front tyre tread slightly perished

Pass 24 Jul 2013 12,766 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 37,563 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 37,579 miles

rear mudguard slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2009 36,724 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 36,724 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 35,366 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,239 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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P549 AJR 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 70%.

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 P549 AJR, 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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P549 AJR is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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