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PJ53 RZE

2003 Yamaha XVS1100

Yellow Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,161 mi
Last recorded28,161 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS110013,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 RZE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 28,161 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 27,793 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 27,575 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 26,906 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 26,666 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 26,666 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 26,464 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 26,080 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 26,080 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 24,273 miles

Slight drag on front calipers

Fail 26 Feb 2016 24,273 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Slight drag on front calipers

Fail 24 Feb 2016 24,270 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)

Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength Front and Rear wheels and spokes corroded (4.2.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 23,519 miles

Brakes binding slightly

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 22,874 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 22,874 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 22,610 miles

Slight drag on front and rear calipers

Fail 4 Oct 2012 22,610 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Slight drag on front and rear calipers

Pass 3 May 2011 21,201 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 20,396 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008
Pass 27 Apr 2007 5,746 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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PJ53 RZE is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100 in Yellow with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PJ53 RZE, 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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PJ53 RZE is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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