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HY03 AVE

2003 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

13,723 mi
Last recorded13,723 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS110013,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 AVE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 13,723 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 13,651 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 13,571 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 13,566 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 13,566 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2020 13,140 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 13,019 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 12,951 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 12,579 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 8,626 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 8,626 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 7,421 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 7,421 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 7,096 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Fail 9 Apr 2011 7,074 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 29 May 2009 6,795 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 6,777 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 5,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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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HY03 AVE is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HY03 AVE, 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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HY03 AVE is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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