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CU51 CTO

2001 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,483 mi
Last recorded20,483 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV53512,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 CTO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 20,483 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 20,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 19,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 18,457 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 16,483 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 16,444 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 14,742 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 14,559 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 14,208 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 14,208 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 13,971 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 12,794 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 12,782 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2007 11,389 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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CU51 CTO is a 2001 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 12,487 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 CU51 CTO, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU51 CTO registered?

CU51 CTO is a 2001 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is CU51 CTO safe to buy?

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