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Y151 GTC

2001 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,156 mi
Last recorded7,156 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV53512,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY151 GTC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 7,156 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 7,156 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 3,022 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 3,022 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 2,904 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 2,897 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 98,458 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 82,041 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,058 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension slightly corroded swing arm (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 79,015 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20kgf (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension slightly corroded swing arm (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,322 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 70,840 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,058 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 69,390 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 68,900 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,521 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 66,424 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 61,826 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 61,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 48,359 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 48,359 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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Y151 GTC is a 2001 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y151 GTC, 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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Y151 GTC is a 2001 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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