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M261 VDO

2018 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,659 mi
Last recorded5,659 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 VDO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2025 5,659 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 5,555 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 5,506 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 4,834 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 4,708 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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M261 VDO is a 2018 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M261 VDO, 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 8 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M261 VDO registered?

M261 VDO is a 2018 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 July 2018.

Is M261 VDO safe to buy?

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