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P557 KCF

1997 Yamaha XV535

Purple Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,959 mi
Last recorded34,959 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 KCF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 34,959 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,915 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 34,814 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 34,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 32,993 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,213 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 31,213 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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P557 KCF is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Purple with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P557 KCF, 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 P557 KCF registered?

P557 KCF is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P557 KCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P557 KCF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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