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LJ03 BWW

2003 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,979 mi
Last recorded79,979 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS110013,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 BWW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 79,979 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 74,012 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 69,382 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 59,771 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 52,194 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 44,136 miles

Exhaust slightly loose top silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 44,136 miles

Fork yoke insecure top yolk fork bolts missing (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose top silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 37,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 37,022 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 34,305 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 32,996 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 32,996 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,869 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 30,479 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 28,807 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 27,088 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,551 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 23,769 miles

Front sidelight not working.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,804 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2008 19,653 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 16,106 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 12,048 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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LJ03 BWW is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LJ03 BWW, 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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LJ03 BWW is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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