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GN53 KSV

2003 Yamaha XVS1100

Silver Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

5,718 mi
Last recorded5,718 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS110013,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 KSV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 5,718 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 5,712 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 5,570 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 5,367 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 5,359 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 5,090 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 4,596 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 4,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2020 3,651 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 3,631 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 3,610 miles

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

front and rear tyres show sighns of light side wall perishing

Pass 6 Apr 2016 3,512 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front and rear tyres have started to perish/crack lightly on side walls

Pass 15 Apr 2015 3,441 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 3,554 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 3,340 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 3,180 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 3,019 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 2,767 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 2,479 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 1,943 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 1,434 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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GN53 KSV 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 90.5%.

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 GN53 KSV, 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 GN53 KSV registered?

GN53 KSV is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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