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HT02 BKN

2002 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

18,793 mi
Last recorded18,793 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV53510,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 BKN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 18,793 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 17,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 17,501 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 17,029 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 16,883 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 15,746 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 12,722 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 10,218 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front n/s fork seal misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 10,182 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 7,838 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 7,618 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 7,130 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 6,901 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 6,630 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 6,629 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 6,390 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

lower rear engine mount nut missing

Pass 21 May 2010 5,817 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 5,814 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 4,824 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 4,703 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 4,180 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 3,586 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 2,922 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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HT02 BKN is a 2002 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HT02 BKN, 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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HT02 BKN is a 2002 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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