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P654 OBU

1997 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,078 mi
Last recorded22,078 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV53515,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 OBU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 22,078 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 22,058 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 22,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 21,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 20,617 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 20,617 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 19,687 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 17,919 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 16,882 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 15,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2015 13,356 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 11,503 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 9,103 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 6,140 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 4,559 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 1,657 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 1,561 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 1,405 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2007 1,405 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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P654 OBU is a 1997 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P654 OBU, 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 P654 OBU registered?

P654 OBU is a 1997 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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