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P644 LPO

1997 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,122 mi
Last recorded36,122 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP644 LPO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 36,122 miles

Engine has oil leak(mainly around front of front cylinder

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside bar/lever clamp has bolt missing(broken off) but is tight and can't be moved on bars

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wiring/cable etc very untidy around handlebar area

Pass 25 Mar 2025 35,664 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 35,659 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 34,800 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 33,413 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 30,894 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front mudguard corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 30,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 29,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

GNGINE OIL LEAK

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SWINGARM (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 28,411 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded SWINGARM (6.1.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 26,655 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swingarm (6.1.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jan 2017 26,655 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swingarm (6.1.1a)

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 22,478 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 22,404 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 18,019 miles

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

exhaust box corroded

front tyre running very close to mudguard

Pass 26 May 2009 17,030 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 17,030 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 17 May 2008 16,615 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 16,170 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 16,163 miles

Offside Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

slight bind from front brake

Pass 6 Mar 2006 15,399 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 LPO is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LPO, 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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P644 LPO is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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