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NY03 KJU

2003 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,122 mi
Last recorded16,122 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS110013,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 KJU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 16,122 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 16,055 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 16,031 miles

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

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower frame rails (engine cradle) corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear swingarm (lower) corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded Rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 15,559 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 15,003 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 13,201 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 12,806 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 12,418 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 11,558 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 10,995 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 10,899 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 10,615 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 10,136 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 10,056 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 9,963 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 9,713 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 9,713 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 9,252 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 9,252 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2009 8,894 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 8,357 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 8,357 miles

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 7,441 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2007 7,441 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 6,342 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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NY03 KJU is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NY03 KJU, 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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NY03 KJU is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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