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Y42 WCE

2001 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,243 mi
Last recorded7,243 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV53512,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 WCE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 7,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front brake pads worn close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2025 7,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose Swing arm bearing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 6,133 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 5,742 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 4,632 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 3,526 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 2,439 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 1,860 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 1,725 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 1,722 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 1,714 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 1,612 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 1,612 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 1,538 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 1,538 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 1,232 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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Y42 WCE is a 2001 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y42 WCE, 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 Y42 WCE registered?

Y42 WCE is a 2001 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y42 WCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y42 WCE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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