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BC51 NMV

2002 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,940 mi
Last recorded11,940 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV53510,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 NMV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 11,940 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Mar 2025 11,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Mudguard has Sharp Edges

Pass 20 Feb 2019 11,903 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

one bolt missing from front mudguard

Fail 20 Feb 2019 11,902 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nut missing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

one bolt missing from front mudguard

Pass 3 May 2018 10,977 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 9,909 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 7,445 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 4,271 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 3,105 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 3,049 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV535?

Based on 57,304 MOT tests across 5,559 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
352
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 785
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 408
reflector on motorcycle missing 344
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 324
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 324
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BC51 NMV is a 2002 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 10,961 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 XV535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC51 NMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BC51 NMV registered?

BC51 NMV is a 2002 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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