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P552 SFM

1997 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,809 mi
Last recorded24,809 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 SFM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 24,809 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 24,808 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 24,735 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2021 24,730 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2019 24,698 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 24,497 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 24,464 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 May 2017 24,443 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 24,430 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 24,424 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 24,318 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn front disk very worn and scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 24,311 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play Bearings very 'Notchy' (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn front disk very worn and scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 23,898 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 23,449 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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P552 SFM is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P552 SFM, 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 P552 SFM registered?

P552 SFM is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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