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N447 HWC

2002 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,443 mi
Last recorded42,443 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV53510,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 HWC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 42,443 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 42,393 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 42,386 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Projected beam kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Electric cables under rear mudguard hanging loose

Pass 8 Oct 2022 42,313 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 42,166 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 41,401 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 41,401 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 40,915 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 40,507 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 39,793 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 38,856 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 37,700 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 36,756 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2012 33,965 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear registration plate cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2011 32,079 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,051 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 32,051 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 31,193 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 31,193 miles

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

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

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

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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N447 HWC is a 2002 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 N447 HWC, 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 N447 HWC registered?

N447 HWC is a 2002 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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