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PL03 JLU

2003 Yamaha XT225

Black Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,126 mi
Last recorded46,126 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XT22517,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 JLU
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 46,126 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Adjacent to lower banjo fitting on brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced Poor beam pattern and dim (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 46,126 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Adjacent to lower banjo fitting on brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced Poor beam pattern and dim (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 40,266 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 39,475 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 39,475 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 35,425 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 35,425 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2015 27,055 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 17,941 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 13,021 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 12,223 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 10,285 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 9,611 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 8,433 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 5,718 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 5,717 miles

Rear Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 5,613 miles

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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PL03 JLU is a 2003 Yamaha XT225 in Black with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PL03 JLU, 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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PL03 JLU is a 2003 Yamaha XT225, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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