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X48 HHY

2001 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,739 mi
Last recorded29,739 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV53512,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX48 HHY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 29,739 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 25,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 18,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Front to rear (2.4 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 18,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Friction material seperating from backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Front to rear (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 18,177 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 18,177 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 17,883 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 17,076 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 16,548 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 14,019 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 12,511 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 11,397 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 11,265 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 11,265 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 11,077 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 10,829 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 10,652 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 10,386 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 10,172 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 9,987 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 9,582 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 8,698 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 8,698 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 7,586 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 7,581 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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X48 HHY is a 2001 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 12,487 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 X48 HHY, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X48 HHY registered?

X48 HHY is a 2001 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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