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Y297 RFH

2001 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

4,854 mi
Last recorded4,854 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV53512,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 RFH
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 4,854 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 4,820 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 4,650 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 4,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 4,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre has slight side wall cracking

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2020 3,485 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 3,421 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 3,327 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 2,913 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 2,913 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 25 Feb 2014 2,902 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 2,867 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 2,847 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 2,797 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 2,608 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

advise front wheel slight run out

Fail 28 Sep 2009 2,608 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

advise front wheel slight run out

Pass 4 Jul 2008 2,604 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 2,412 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 1,812 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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Y297 RFH is a 2001 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y297 RFH, 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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Y297 RFH is a 2001 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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