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P622 YYJ

1997 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

25,983 mi
Last recorded25,983 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP622 YYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 25,983 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 23,452 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 27,496 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 21,824 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 21,789 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 21,146 miles

Front front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 20,392 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 20,156 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 20,058 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 19,906 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 19,646 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 19,285 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 18,875 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 17,848 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 15,952 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 1,588 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 14,682 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 14,466 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 14,437 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 14,354 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 14,088 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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P622 YYJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P622 YYJ, 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 P622 YYJ registered?

P622 YYJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P622 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P622 YYJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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