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Y218 KJM

2001 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

33,742 mi
Last recorded33,742 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV53512,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 KJM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 33,742 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 33,742 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 29,919 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 29,919 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 25,479 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 25,478 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,819 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 21,819 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2010 17,804 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 17,804 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2009 14,226 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 11,129 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,129 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 8,478 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 8,478 miles

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

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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Y218 KJM is a 2001 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y218 KJM, 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 Y218 KJM registered?

Y218 KJM is a 2001 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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