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P558 GDC

1997 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,044 mi
Last recorded41,044 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 GDC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 41,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 40,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 40,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 40,810 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 39,848 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 36,803 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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P558 GDC is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P558 GDC, 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 P558 GDC registered?

P558 GDC is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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