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R957 TJR

2003 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

24,752 mi
Last recorded24,752 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV5359,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 TJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 24,752 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 23,365 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 22,348 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 22,330 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn headstock bearings (2.2.2 (b))

Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2021 22,293 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 22,135 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 21,883 miles

Steering system slightly rough head stock (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 21,477 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,727 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering head races slightly notchy

Pass 8 Apr 2014 18,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

head bearings require adjustment

Pass 16 Apr 2013 18,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering head races require adjustment

Pass 19 Mar 2012 16,944 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 15,893 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 15,866 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 15,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (9.2.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,410 miles

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (9.2.2c)

o/s/r tyre worn at outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2007 14,418 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 13,368 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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R957 TJR 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 94.7%.

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 R957 TJR, 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 R957 TJR registered?

R957 TJR is a 2003 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is R957 TJR safe to buy?

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