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R27 SOS

2003 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

21,379 mi
Last recorded21,379 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV5359,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 SOS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 21,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 20,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 20,438 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 19,919 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 19,753 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 19,748 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 19,742 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 17,862 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 17,862 miles

Rear Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 16,635 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 14,334 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 14,091 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 13,019 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 11,375 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 9,967 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 8,527 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 7,592 miles

Passing light inoperative

Pass 1 Jun 2006 6,308 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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R27 SOS is a 2003 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R27 SOS, 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 R27 SOS registered?

R27 SOS is a 2003 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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The MOT history for R27 SOS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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