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R281 DAA

1997 Yamaha Xv 535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,957 mi
Last recorded31,957 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xv 53511,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 DAA
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 31,957 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 31,957 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 31,750 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 31,677 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 31,677 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 31,205 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 31,205 miles

Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 30,937 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv 535?

Based on 1,273 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
431
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 8
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 8
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
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R281 DAA is a 1997 Yamaha Xv 535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xv 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 11,376 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 Xv 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R281 DAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xv 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R281 DAA is a 1997 Yamaha Xv 535, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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