Yamaha XV535 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.3 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha XV535 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely16.5%

   21 occurrences

2. 2.A lamp missing or inoperative9.4%

   12 occurrences

3. 3.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.7%

   11 occurrences

4. 4.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear7.9%

   10 occurrences

5. 5.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted7.9%

   10 occurrences

6. 6.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.9%

   10 occurrences

7. 7.A tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber7.1%

   9 occurrences

8. 8.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements7.1%

   9 occurrences

9. 9.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.1%

   9 occurrences

10. 10.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released5.5%

    7 occurrences

11. 11.Exhaust system leaking or insecure5.5%

    7 occurrences

12. 12.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play5.5%

    7 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha XV535 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted10.4%

   133 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.4%

   95 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.1%

   52 tests

4. 4.Exhaust system leaking or insecure2.7%

   35 tests

5. 5.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play2.7%

   34 tests

6. 6.A wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted2.6%

   33 tests

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.8%

   23 tests

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.6%

   21 tests

What gets tested

The XV535 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

20,034

Test classes

class 2: 1,279

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha XV535?

84.3% unadjusted, from 1,279 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha XV535 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 16.5% of failed Yamaha XV535 tests, followed by "A lamp missing or inoperative" (9.4%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha XV535 usually have at its MOT?

20,034 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.