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W142 VMV

2000 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,173 mi
Last recorded39,173 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV53512,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 VMV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 39,173 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 39,173 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 38,917 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 38,913 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 38,840 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 38,519 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Sep 2014 37,510 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 36,519 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 Sep 2013 36,519 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,430 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,360 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 34,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 32,644 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 32,644 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 31,171 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 31,171 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,188 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 29,188 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 26,308 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 26,308 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 21,331 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,331 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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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W142 VMV is a 2000 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W142 VMV, 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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W142 VMV is a 2000 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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