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P569 LRK

1997 Yamaha XV535

Purple Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,184 mi
Last recorded16,184 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP569 LRK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 16,184 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 15,978 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 15,971 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 12,623 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 11,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 11,367 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 11,286 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 11,228 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 11,221 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 11,206 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 10,918 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 10,478 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 9,542 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 8,945 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 8,945 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 8,639 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 8,190 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 7,365 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2010 7,313 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 7,313 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 6,711 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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P569 LRK is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Purple with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P569 LRK, 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 P569 LRK registered?

P569 LRK is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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