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AE03 HWT

2003 Yamaha XVS1100

Silver Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

36,952 mi
Last recorded36,952 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS110013,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HWT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 36,952 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 36,950 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly grip loose (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front front mudguard missing

battery low

Fail 4 Jul 2024 36,946 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front mudgard insecure

Pass 30 May 2023 36,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2022 36,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable handlebars slightly bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame/ swing arm rusting in places, no obvious excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system front pipe corroded, not blowing

front and rear tyre pressures were low, re-inflated for test

fuel cap does not appear to lock down, pins that hold in place missing. not leaking at time of test

gear lever pivot worn

Pass 22 Nov 2019 36,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 36,802 miles

Front tyre has a cut across centre of tread no cords showing at time of test

Front tyre inflated for test

Rear has a cut across centre of tread no cords showing at time of test

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 36,802 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released brake pedal sticking (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre has a cut across centre of tread no cords showing at time of test

Front tyre inflated for test

Rear has a cut across centre of tread no cords showing at time of test

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 36,594 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied rear pedal sits a little bit higher than expected and is bent,but can be operated ok. (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated system slightly corroded,rusting but not blowing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low angle of master cylinder on bar gives impression of being too low. (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. back shock and linkage area dirty/slightly corroded but works as expected. (2.4.A.1a)

gear lever pivot worn and could work loose on shaft

left side of handlebar slightly bent,but not enough to fail

Pass 12 Nov 2016 36,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

gear lever insecure clip missing but can not fall off and is still usable

tyres inflated for test

Pass 2 Mar 2016 35,677 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 35,677 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 35,033 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 35,033 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 33,632 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 33,632 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 31,360 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 31,303 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 29,943 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 25,179 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,477 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 17,307 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 13,630 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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AE03 HWT is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100 in Silver with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 13,781 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 AE03 HWT, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE03 HWT is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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