Yamaha Xv535 (2002)
2002 Yamaha Xv535
CarHunch analysed 233 real MOT records for the 2002 Yamaha Xv535. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2002 Yamaha XV535 passes its MOT first time in 89.2% of cases, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, which speaks to solid baseline reliability for a 20-year-old cruiser. Only 12% of these bikes have ever had a dangerous defect recorded, so safety issues are not a widespread concern for the model.
These machines are averaging just under 12,000 miles, which is low for their age and suggests many are cherished hobby bikes rather than daily commuters—this explains why they're holding up relatively well. With 1.46 failures per vehicle and 5 advisories, you're looking at minor wear items rather than structural problems, so budget for routine maintenance but don't expect major surprises; have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the fuel system and lights, which typically drive the advisory count.
What to check before buying a 2002 Yamaha Xv535
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Yamaha Xv535 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2002 Yamaha Xv535 vehicles fall between 6,163 and 16,243 miles.
2002 Yamaha Xv535 — Still on the Road
92 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Yamaha Xv535
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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64.8%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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39.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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19.3%
Exhaust noisy
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16.7%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.7%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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14.4%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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13.6%
Headlamp aim too high
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12.9%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.
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