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VU03 ZXG

2003 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,954 mi
Last recorded14,954 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV5359,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 ZXG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 14,954 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 14,774 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 14,655 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 14,501 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 14,325 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 14,053 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 14,053 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 13,748 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 13,222 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 12,707 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 11,931 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 9,500 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 6,880 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 6,875 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 6,741 miles

Cracking to rear tyre

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

Number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2012 6,691 miles

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

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

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

Number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2011 6,617 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 6,580 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 6,408 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 6,088 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 5,875 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 4,827 miles

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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VU03 ZXG is a 2003 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU03 ZXG, 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 VU03 ZXG registered?

VU03 ZXG is a 2003 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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The MOT history for VU03 ZXG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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