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FA52 VUT

2003 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,826 mi
Last recorded27,826 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS110013,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 VUT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 27,826 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

engine oil leak from unknown source

Fail 11 Aug 2025 27,826 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

engine oil leak from unknown source

Pass 10 Aug 2024 27,680 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2023 27,575 miles

battery weak

slight oil leak front of engine

Pass 16 Jul 2022 27,234 miles

Front Front brake lever tight in clamp

Pass 19 Jun 2021 26,091 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 22,711 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 21,432 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 18,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 15,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 13,417 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 May 2014 9,996 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2014 9,996 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 8,345 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 8,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 8,247 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 7,821 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 7,520 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 7,206 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 7,206 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2006 4,768 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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FA52 VUT is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FA52 VUT, 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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What year was FA52 VUT registered?

FA52 VUT is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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