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W451 GFC

2000 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

28,118 mi
Last recorded28,118 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV53512,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW451 GFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2025 28,118 miles

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 27,413 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 27,236 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 26,544 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 25,091 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 24,238 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 23,769 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 23,044 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 23,205 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 22,610 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 21,024 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,487 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 17,361 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 17,361 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 15,427 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,824 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 13,813 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 13,422 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 11,786 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 11,786 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 7,435 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 2,197 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 2,197 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 1,903 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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W451 GFC is a 2000 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W451 GFC, 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 W451 GFC registered?

W451 GFC is a 2000 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 10 June 2000.

Is W451 GFC safe to buy?

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