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LJ03 JUK

2003 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

8,619 mi
Last recorded8,619 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV5359,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 JUK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 8,619 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 8,563 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 8,474 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 8,474 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 8,292 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 8,088 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 7,687 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 7,687 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 7,142 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 5,853 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

exhaust noisy

Fail 3 Nov 2018 5,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

exhaust noisy

Pass 22 Aug 2017 5,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

This bike is not type approved

Fail 22 Aug 2017 5,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp obscured (1.3.1c)

This bike is not type approved

Pass 9 Jun 2007 5,144 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 4,688 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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LJ03 JUK 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 73.3%.

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 LJ03 JUK, 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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What year was LJ03 JUK registered?

LJ03 JUK is a 2003 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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