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PY02 HWS

2002 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,625 mi
Last recorded30,625 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV53510,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 HWS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 30,625 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 30,625 miles

Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,338 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 25,122 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 23,045 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 19,791 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 16,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 12,865 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 10,877 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 5,641 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 3,310 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 2,886 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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PY02 HWS is a 2002 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PY02 HWS, 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 PY02 HWS registered?

PY02 HWS is a 2002 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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