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R643 NAM

1997 Yamaha Xv 535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,655 mi
Last recorded17,655 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xv 53511,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 NAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 17,655 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 17,655 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 15,741 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 12,918 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 11,505 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 11,505 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 10,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 7,977 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 3,966 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 3,884 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 3,884 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 3,881 miles

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

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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R643 NAM is a 1997 Yamaha Xv 535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R643 NAM, 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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What year was R643 NAM registered?

R643 NAM is a 1997 Yamaha Xv 535, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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