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EJ02 LWU

2002 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,665 mi
Last recorded8,665 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV53510,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 LWU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 8,665 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 8,665 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 7,647 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Slight distortion of flange on n/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 7,012 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 6,287 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to legal limit of 1.0mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 5,517 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 4,351 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 4,348 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 4,244 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 4,083 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 4,004 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Aug 2014 3,665 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 3,364 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 2,801 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 1,816 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 1,440 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 582 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 582 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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EJ02 LWU is a 2002 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EJ02 LWU, 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 EJ02 LWU registered?

EJ02 LWU is a 2002 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 27 August 2002.

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The MOT history for EJ02 LWU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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