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R162 WBK

1997 Yamaha Xv 535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

16,156 mi
Last recorded16,156 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xv 53511,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 WBK
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 535
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 16,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front brake disc rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2021 14,609 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 14,030 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 13,997 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 13,595 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 13,505 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 13,138 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2011 12,495 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2010 11,781 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2010 11,757 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2009 10,314 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2009 10,314 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 May 2008 8,891 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 7,229 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 4,107 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate .heated hand grips fitted .small cuts in front and rear tyre treads, freont tyre tread perishing .

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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R162 WBK 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 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R162 WBK, 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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R162 WBK is a 1997 Yamaha Xv 535, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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