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W181 ULF

2000 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,098 mi
Last recorded40,098 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV53512,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 ULF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 40,098 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 40,075 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2017 40,060 miles

front tyre starting to perish

throttle slightly stiff

Fail 9 May 2017 40,055 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

front tyre starting to perish

throttle slightly stiff

Pass 2 Oct 2014 40,047 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,757 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,375 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 36,366 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,131 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,724 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 27,730 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2007 23,739 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 23,739 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 20,102 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 19,942 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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W181 ULF is a 2000 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W181 ULF, 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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W181 ULF is a 2000 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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