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EU03 RKJ

2003 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,136 mi
Last recorded23,136 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV5359,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 RKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 23,136 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 22,875 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 22,647 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 22,628 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2015 21,835 miles

registration plate deteriorating

Fail 7 Oct 2015 21,835 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

registration plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2014 20,495 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 18,954 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 16,772 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 13,951 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 13,314 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 12,225 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 10,775 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 10,775 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 9,155 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 9,149 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 8,861 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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EU03 RKJ is a 2003 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EU03 RKJ, 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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EU03 RKJ is a 2003 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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