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PL03 FSC

2003 Yamaha XVS1100

Silver Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

31,556 mi
Last recorded31,556 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS110013,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 FSC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 31,556 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 31,538 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 31,060 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 29,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 13 May 2022 25,790 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 25,790 miles

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 25,133 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 25,133 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick worn to metal. (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 21,748 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 20,534 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 17,241 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 17,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 17,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear mudguard,nearside mounting bolt missing

Pass 30 Jul 2014 17,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear mudguard,nearside mounting bolt missing

Pass 16 Jun 2012 17,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 17,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 16,810 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 16,362 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 15,997 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 15,889 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 15,889 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2006 15,316 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 15,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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PL03 FSC is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100 in Silver with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 PL03 FSC, 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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PL03 FSC is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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