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BL03 KCY

2003 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,653 mi
Last recorded18,653 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV5359,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 KCY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 18,653 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 18,631 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working when front lever operated (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 18,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 18,434 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 17,343 miles

exhaust is loud

Pass 18 Sep 2019 16,201 miles

exhaust loud

Pass 9 Oct 2018 12,406 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 12,400 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 12,303 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 12,249 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 10,798 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 10,798 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 8,663 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 8,663 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 6,405 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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BL03 KCY is a 2003 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 9,101 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 BL03 KCY, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL03 KCY is a 2003 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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