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L58 UTU

2003 Yamaha XV535

Multi-colour Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

2,007 mi
Last recorded2,007 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV5359,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL58 UTU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 2,007 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 1,100 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 1,100 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 3 Oct 2016 427 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 386 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 386 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 153 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 153 miles

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 36,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2011 36,764 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 May 2010 35,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 13 May 2010 35,903 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 30,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 30,970 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,796 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,679 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 26,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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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L58 UTU is a 2003 Yamaha XV535 in Multi-colour with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L58 UTU, 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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L58 UTU is a 2003 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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