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P595 PBU

1997 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

29,800 mi
Last recorded29,800 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 PBU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 29,800 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 29,599 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 29,599 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 29,441 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 29,408 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 29,223 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 28,700 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 27,987 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 26,659 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 25,948 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 25,339 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 24,974 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 24,254 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 23,288 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 22,697 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 22,480 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 22,170 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 21,420 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 20,992 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 20,400 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 20,392 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 May 2006 19,579 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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P595 PBU is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P595 PBU, 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 P595 PBU registered?

P595 PBU is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P595 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P595 PBU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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