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W281 RFX

2000 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,295 mi
Last recorded19,295 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV53512,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 RFX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 19,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 17,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 16,955 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 15,289 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 13,003 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 11,848 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 11,349 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 11,344 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 10,939 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 10,939 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 7,079 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 7,025 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 5,864 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 5,212 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 4,545 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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W281 RFX is a 2000 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W281 RFX, 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 W281 RFX registered?

W281 RFX is a 2000 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 10 June 2000.

Is W281 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W281 RFX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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