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P589 WVK

1996 Yamaha -

Purple Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,158 mi
Last recorded14,158 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha -34,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP589 WVK
MakeYamaha
Model-
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 14,158 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 14,022 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Using foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 13,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 13,829 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 13,624 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 13,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 13,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 13,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 12,859 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 12,841 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 12,158 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 11,190 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 11,190 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2013 4,706 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 4,633 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 4,611 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 4,514 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 4,294 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 4,245 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 4,158 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 4,122 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha -?

Based on 2,722 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
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P589 WVK is a 1996 Yamaha - in Purple with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha - models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 34,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha - fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P589 WVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha - typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha - is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P589 WVK registered?

P589 WVK is a 1996 Yamaha -, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P589 WVK safe to buy?

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