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PL03 EZV

2003 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

16,454 mi
Last recorded16,454 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV5359,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 EZV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 16,454 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 16,180 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 16,124 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 16,014 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 15,844 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 15,730 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 15,599 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 15,495 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 15,494 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 15,493 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 15,038 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 14,414 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 14,383 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 14,374 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 14,201 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 11,815 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 11,815 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 8,317 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 8,317 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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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PL03 EZV is a 2003 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PL03 EZV, 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 PL03 EZV registered?

PL03 EZV is a 2003 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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