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R33 XYS

2003 Yamaha Banshee

Black Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

590 mi
Last recorded590 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Banshee742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 XYS
MakeYamaha
ModelBanshee
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 590 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 530 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 421 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 134 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 134 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015
Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,900 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 18,900 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Banshee?

Based on 499 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
351
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 12
Horn not working 7
Hazard warning lamps inoperative 6
position lamp(s) not working 5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on 5
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R33 XYS is a 2003 Yamaha Banshee in Black with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Banshee models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Banshee fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R33 XYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Banshee typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Banshee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R33 XYS registered?

R33 XYS is a 2003 Yamaha Banshee, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is R33 XYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R33 XYS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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