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DC54 BBU

2005 Yamaha XVS1100

Red Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,912 mi
Last recorded29,912 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS110013,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 BBU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 29,912 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 29,912 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 29,584 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 29,581 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 28,751 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 27,880 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 27,457 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 27,192 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 25,901 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 25,399 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 23,905 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 20,083 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 19,161 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 16,858 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 14,663 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 12,287 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 10,750 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 10,750 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 9,030 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 8,730 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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DC54 BBU is a 2005 Yamaha XVS1100 in Red with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 13,342 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 DC54 BBU, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DC54 BBU is a 2005 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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