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BU02 DMY

2002 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

30,133 mi
Last recorded30,133 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV53510,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 DMY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 30,133 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 30,133 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 May 2023 30,045 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 29,966 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 29,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rusty swing arm

Pass 22 Jan 2020 28,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 27,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 27,219 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 24,858 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 22,194 miles

slight play in gear lever pivit

Pass 6 Aug 2014 19,289 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 16,749 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 13,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Aug 2011 11,916 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 9,421 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 5,871 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 5,245 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 5,245 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 5,048 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 4,373 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 3,188 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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BU02 DMY is a 2002 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU02 DMY, 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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BU02 DMY is a 2002 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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