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A23 FTW

2000 Yamaha XVS1100

Brown Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

55,588 mi
Last recorded55,588 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS110017,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 FTW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 55,588 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 55,588 miles

Front Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 55,168 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 55,047 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 54,581 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 53,447 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 53,410 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 51,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 48,954 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,761 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 42,821 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 40,830 miles

Front front tyre showing age related cracks

Fail 8 Apr 2015 39,790 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 8 Apr 2015 39,790 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 39,300 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 39,300 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 39,280 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 39,266 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

rear brake pads not seen

Pass 20 Oct 2012 38,579 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,843 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 37,843 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 36,764 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 36,764 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,061 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 32,702 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,623 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 26,211 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS1100?

Based on 28,737 MOT tests across 2,268 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
644
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 360
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 226
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 108
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 98
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 76
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A23 FTW is a 2000 Yamaha XVS1100 in Brown with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 17,546 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 XVS1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 360 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A23 FTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A23 FTW is a 2000 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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