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PL03 JWJ

2003 Yamaha XT225

Yellow Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,532 mi
Last recorded27,532 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XT22517,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 JWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 27,532 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 27,532 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 25,538 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 25,537 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 22,863 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 19,453 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 18,276 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 18,231 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,219 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 18,159 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 17,505 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 17,338 miles

front tyre cracking on side wall (border line)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 16,832 miles

front tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 16 Apr 2011 16,832 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 16,009 miles

front brake level travel

rear tyre worn

Pass 18 Apr 2009 15,879 miles

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 30 Apr 2008 14,541 miles

front brake level travel

Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,549 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 JWJ is a 2003 Yamaha XT225 in Yellow with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JWJ, 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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What year was PL03 JWJ registered?

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

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