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Y381 KCF

2001 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

31,729 mi
Last recorded31,729 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV53512,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY381 KCF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 31,729 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 31,636 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 31,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 31,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 31,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front brake pads corroded

Front tyre tread has slight damage

Fuel tank corroded

Gear lever pivot damaged

Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of frame (6.1.1 (d) (i))

No front mudguard

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement top shock mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 29,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front brake pads slightly corroded

Front tyre tread has slight damage

Fuel tank corroded

Gear lever pivot damaged

No fork brace

No front mudguard

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

Rear of frame has been modified

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rear shock mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 28,779 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 28,522 miles

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

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

rear tyre has slight damage on tread

Pass 4 Apr 2017 27,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 27,977 miles

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded rear mudguard insecure / deteriorated (6.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 23,362 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 21,196 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 21,196 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))

Pass 28 Mar 2014 20,138 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 20,063 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 20,016 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 19,772 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,293 miles

front brake binding

Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,338 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,230 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 14,606 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 14,606 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 12,016 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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Y381 KCF is a 2001 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y381 KCF, 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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Y381 KCF is a 2001 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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