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Y353 NFC

2001 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

24,053 mi
Last recorded24,053 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV53512,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY353 NFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 24,053 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 23,839 miles

Balance Weights On The Front Wheel Spokes Loose

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

Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Fender Corroded/Rusted At The Fixing Points (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 23,839 miles

Balance Weights On The Front Wheel Spokes Loose

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Fender Corroded/Rusted At The Fixing Points (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 23,467 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 23,041 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 23,041 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 21,447 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 20,383 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 20,222 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose three spokes slightly loose in front wheel (5.2.2 (d))

Horn not working properly horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread worn to 1.2mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 18,975 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 17,839 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,460 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 13,334 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 12,793 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 12,793 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 12,005 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 11,181 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 11,181 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 10,292 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 9,086 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 7,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2007 5,918 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 5,918 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 4,207 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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Y353 NFC is a 2001 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y353 NFC, 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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Y353 NFC is a 2001 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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