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W243 ULU

2000 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,734 mi
Last recorded27,734 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV53512,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 ULU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 27,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 27,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn has excessive run-out. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 27,507 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 27,507 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 26,030 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 23,019 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 23,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2020 20,739 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 18,922 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 18,134 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 17,436 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 16,868 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 16,291 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 15,553 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 14,973 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,484 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 13,754 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 12,591 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 11,766 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 10,849 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 10,040 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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W243 ULU is a 2000 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 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 W243 ULU, 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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What year was W243 ULU registered?

W243 ULU is a 2000 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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