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HF53 KSY

2003 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

16,490 mi
Last recorded16,490 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS110013,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 KSY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 16,490 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONT TYRE IS VERY CLOSE TIO LIMIT ADVISE CHANGE AS SOON AS POSSABLE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 16,490 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONT TYRE IS VERY CLOSE TIO LIMIT ADVISE CHANGE AS SOON AS POSSABLE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator not working N\S INDICATOR BULB REPLACED ON SIGHT (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 16,158 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 15,827 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 15,594 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 15,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 15,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 14,933 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 14,499 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 14,315 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 13,335 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 13,326 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 11,515 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 10,303 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 9,854 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 9,726 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 28 May 2009 9,717 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 7,883 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 4,618 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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HF53 KSY is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HF53 KSY, 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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HF53 KSY is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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