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FK03 ARL

2003 Yamaha XVS1100

Silver Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

16,532 mi
Last recorded16,532 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS110013,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK03 ARL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 16,532 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 15,932 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 15,919 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 15,919 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 15,393 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 14,569 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 14,299 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 13,890 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 13,538 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 13,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 13,119 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 12,854 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 12,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

slight play in gear lever pivot

Pass 13 Jun 2013 12,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 11,597 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 11,048 miles

gaershift bush worn

Pass 4 May 2010 10,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2009 7,845 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 7,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 3,492 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 3,328 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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FK03 ARL is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100 in Silver with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FK03 ARL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FK03 ARL registered?

FK03 ARL is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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