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PL03 JLV

2003 Yamaha XT225

Yellow Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

21,364 mi
Last recorded21,364 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XT22517,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 JLV
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 21,364 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 20,941 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 20,816 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 19,322 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 18,328 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 17,767 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 17,466 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 17,456 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 13,736 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 11,928 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 11,003 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 10,992 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 25 May 2010 9,467 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 6,841 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 5,602 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 2,549 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 782 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 JLV is a 2003 Yamaha XT225 in Yellow with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL03 JLV registered?

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

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