1997 Yamaha XV535S 0.5L Petrol · R351 AOW
1997 Yamaha XV535S (0.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 29,553 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA XV535S
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R351 AOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 29,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R351 AOW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Yamaha Xv535S (R351 AOW) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
R351 AOW Mileage History
- 02/06/202329,106 mi
- 31/07/202429,440 mi+334 mi
- 31/07/202429,440 mi
- 31/07/202529,553 mi+113 mi
- 31/07/202529,553 mi
Average of roughly 207 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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