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P620 VGP

1997 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

34,072 mi
Last recorded34,072 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP620 VGP
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 34,072 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 34,072 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 33,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 33,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 33,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 33,405 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 32,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 32,445 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 30,668 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 30,633 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 29,198 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 29,194 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 29,061 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 28,040 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 27,957 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 27,954 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014
Fail 13 Mar 2014

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 27,914 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 27,278 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,357 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 23,021 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 19,121 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,333 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 15,332 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 9,644 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 9,413 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 8,482 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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P620 VGP is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 P620 VGP, 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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P620 VGP is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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