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VT03 DMU

2003 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,388 mi
Last recorded9,388 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV5359,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT03 DMU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 9,388 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 9,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 8,668 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 8,144 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 7,879 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 7,879 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 6,987 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 6,312 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 6,312 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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VT03 DMU is a 2003 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VT03 DMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VT03 DMU registered?

VT03 DMU is a 2003 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is VT03 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VT03 DMU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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