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M303 COT

2003 Yamaha XT225

White Petrol 224cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,325 mi
Last recorded22,325 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XT22517,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM303 COT
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine224cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 22,325 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 22,325 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 22,325 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Apr 2014 49,975 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 49,939 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 49,883 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,880 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 49,880 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,573 miles

Clutch lever loose on pivot.

Throttle tube slow to return.

Pass 21 May 2008 47,557 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 45,657 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 45,635 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 May 2006 39,864 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 39,851 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT225?

Based on 2,545 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
437
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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M303 COT is a 2003 Yamaha XT225 in White with a 224cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XT225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 17,299 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 XT225 fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M303 COT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT225 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha XT225 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M303 COT is a 2003 Yamaha XT225, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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