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M73 ECV

2000 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

15,645 mi
Last recorded15,645 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV53512,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM73 ECV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 15,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre.

Slight cracking in tread of rear tyre.

Fail 12 Jul 2025 15,645 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre.

Slight cracking in tread of rear tyre.

Pass 29 Jul 2024 15,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 14,964 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 May 2023 14,962 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 14,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 14,571 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 14,339 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 12,804 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 12,793 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 12,778 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 12,715 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 12,457 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 12,241 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 11,947 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,601 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,028 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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M73 ECV is a 2000 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 12,562 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 M73 ECV, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M73 ECV is a 2000 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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