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VU02 KUJ

2002 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,520 mi
Last recorded16,520 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV53510,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 KUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 16,520 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 16,263 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 16,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 16,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 15,609 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 15,556 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 15,471 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 15,282 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 15,019 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 14,777 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 14,364 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 13,449 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 10,446 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 10,441 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 7,730 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 7,730 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 7,712 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 7,414 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 6,480 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 5,866 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 4,983 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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VU02 KUJ is a 2002 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VU02 KUJ, 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 VU02 KUJ registered?

VU02 KUJ is a 2002 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 KUJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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