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P963 YWU

1997 Yamaha 535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

9,143 mi
Last recorded9,143 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha 53512,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP963 YWU
MakeYamaha
Model535
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 9,143 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 8,535 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 8,416 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 8,222 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 8,185 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 8,185 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 8,059 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 6,197 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 6,197 miles

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 5,668 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 5,458 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 5,092 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 4,431 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 4,062 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 3,780 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 3,396 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 3,396 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 2,999 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 2,832 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 2,832 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 2,571 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 2,563 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 15 Jul 2006 2,545 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha 535?

Based on 1,147 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
387
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Headlamp aim too high 6
Direction indicator not working 6
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 6
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P963 YWU is a 1997 Yamaha 535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 12,580 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 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P963 YWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P963 YWU registered?

P963 YWU is a 1997 Yamaha 535, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P963 YWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P963 YWU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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