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Y686 KCW

2001 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,458 mi
Last recorded49,458 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV53512,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 KCW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 49,458 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 48,436 miles

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 48,436 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 45,197 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 41,508 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 39,114 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear swinging arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 38,802 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,311 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 37,110 miles

Rear Very slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 35,324 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 33,575 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 31,856 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 29,850 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 27,697 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 5 Mar 2013 26,430 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,911 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 24,911 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,601 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 23,864 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 23,775 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,047 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 21,948 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 20,861 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,788 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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Y686 KCW 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 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 Y686 KCW, 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 Y686 KCW registered?

Y686 KCW is a 2001 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 21 August 2001.

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