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P644 FGM

1997 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,356 mi
Last recorded34,356 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP644 FGM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 34,356 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 34,356 miles

Brake locking device missing Split pin missing rear torque arm (3.2.A1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 34,335 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 34,335 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 33,852 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 33,562 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 33,562 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,947 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,514 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,861 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 29,198 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 27,449 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 27,448 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,541 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 25,541 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 23,314 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 23,313 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 22,447 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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P644 FGM is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P644 FGM, 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 P644 FGM registered?

P644 FGM is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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