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R497 XND

1997 Yamaha 535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

26,735 mi
Last recorded26,735 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha 53512,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 XND
MakeYamaha
Model535
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 26,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 26,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 25,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 25,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 25,230 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 24,871 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 24,871 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective KICK UP TO RIGHT NOT UP TO LEFT (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 24,643 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 24,184 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 22,702 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 21,314 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 21,034 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 20,539 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 19,387 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 18,517 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 17,670 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 17,478 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 16,473 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 15,876 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha 535?

Based on 1,147 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
387
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Headlamp aim too high 6
Direction indicator not working 6
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 6
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R497 XND is a 1997 Yamaha 535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 12,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R497 XND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R497 XND registered?

R497 XND is a 1997 Yamaha 535, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R497 XND safe to buy?

The MOT history for R497 XND shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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