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BU03 ORZ

2003 Yamaha XVS1100

Green Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

45,438 mi
Last recorded45,438 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS110013,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 ORZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 45,438 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 43,314 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 43,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 43,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 43,313 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Cross ply tyre fitted to front with a radial tyre fitted to the rear

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 43,313 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel tap/hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cross ply tyre fitted to front with a radial tyre fitted to the rear

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 43,308 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 43,247 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 43,247 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 43,227 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 43,132 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 42,678 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 42,676 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Jun 2014 40,190 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 40,190 miles

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 37,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 34,611 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,420 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,234 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 13,462 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 7,369 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 6,267 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 6,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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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BU03 ORZ is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100 in Green 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 BU03 ORZ, 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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BU03 ORZ is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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