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W6 RAE

2002 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

20,415 mi
Last recorded20,415 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV53510,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 RAE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 20,415 miles

Front very slight resistance on head bearings

Pass 9 Jun 2025 19,270 miles

Front main bean tell tale not working

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 18,466 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear rear rack and pannier mounts loose and missing fasteners

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 17,533 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 17,533 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 16,427 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 15,471 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 15,234 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 14,462 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 23 May 2018 13,646 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 12,792 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 12,792 miles

Brake performance not tested Front brake pads too low to test. (3.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2016 11,980 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 11,979 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 11,676 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 11,676 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 9,836 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 8,530 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 8,530 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 15,604 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 15,560 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 15,556 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,139 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 13,580 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 10,613 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 9,431 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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W6 RAE is a 2002 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 10,961 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 W6 RAE, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W6 RAE is a 2002 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 13 April 2002.

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