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BW04 WPJ

2004 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

14,069 mi
Last recorded14,069 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XVS110013,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 WPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 14,069 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 14,069 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 13,765 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 13,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 13,245 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake lever pivot locking nut missing

Gear lever pivot retaining clip missing

Pass 25 Jun 2020 12,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 12,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 10,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre Split and Perished/ Poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2018 10,640 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 10,616 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 10,616 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 9,732 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 8,971 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 7,520 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 7,210 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 7,133 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 7,004 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 6,609 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 5,392 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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BW04 WPJ is a 2004 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 13,650 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 BW04 WPJ, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BW04 WPJ is a 2004 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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