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EX55 YJB

2005 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,231 mi
Last recorded20,231 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS110013,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 YJB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 20,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2024 18,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2023 16,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 16,545 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 16,538 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 16,357 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 15,844 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 15,328 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 14,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 13,528 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 12,245 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2014 12,245 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 11,437 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 8,948 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2012 8,948 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 7,289 miles

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

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

advise rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Sep 2009 6,884 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 5,108 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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EX55 YJB is a 2005 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EX55 YJB, 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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What year was EX55 YJB registered?

EX55 YJB is a 2005 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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