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R657 VNN

1997 Yamaha Xv 535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,916 mi
Last recorded42,916 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xv 53511,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 VNN
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 42,916 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 42,916 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip and main beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 41,319 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 41,318 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 39,701 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 39,700 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2014 39,248 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 38,027 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 36,880 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 35,654 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 34,472 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 33,036 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,460 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,946 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

exhaust slightly noisy.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 28,308 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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R657 VNN is a 1997 Yamaha Xv 535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R657 VNN, 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 R657 VNN registered?

R657 VNN is a 1997 Yamaha Xv 535, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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