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BU53 DFC

2003 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,768 mi
Last recorded25,768 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS110013,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 DFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 25,768 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 25,768 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 24,315 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 24,315 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished badley on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 24,063 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 22,935 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 22,178 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 21,187 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,645 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 20,645 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2011 19,512 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 17,571 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 14,866 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 11,101 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 6,180 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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BU53 DFC is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU53 DFC, 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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BU53 DFC is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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