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RK03 OWG

2003 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,118 mi
Last recorded29,118 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV5359,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 OWG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 29,118 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 29,104 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 28,941 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 28,941 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm measured at .75mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 25,639 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 25,639 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 19,128 miles

front tyre starting to perish

slight blow from exhaust collector box

Pass 26 Aug 2015 16,953 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 14,701 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 12,086 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 11,345 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 9,989 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 8,063 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 8,063 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 7,182 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 6,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Jun 2006 4,926 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 4,886 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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RK03 OWG 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 77.8%.

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 RK03 OWG, 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 RK03 OWG registered?

RK03 OWG is a 2003 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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