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P57 RMJ

1997 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,818 mi
Last recorded38,818 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 RMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 38,818 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 38,715 miles

Front brake hose covered and not visible for testing

Fail 24 Jul 2024 38,704 miles

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

Front brake hose covered and not visible for testing

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 38,519 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 38,176 miles

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

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened forks pitted likely to affect seals (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 38,041 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front brake hoses cover up

Pass 29 May 2020 37,754 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 37,614 miles

front suspension stanchions slightly pitted

Fail 26 Feb 2019 37,614 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front suspension stanchions slightly pitted

Pass 10 Mar 2018 36,939 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 36,067 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 33,802 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 31,740 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 29,684 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 28,469 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 26,328 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 261,420 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 26,142 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 26,131 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 26,131 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 23,658 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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P57 RMJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P57 RMJ, 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 P57 RMJ registered?

P57 RMJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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