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PN08 SZZ

2008 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,612 mi
Last recorded29,612 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XVS110011,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 SZZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 29,612 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 28,263 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 26,802 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 24,397 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 24,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 23,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 19,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 15,048 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 14,934 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 14,916 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 14,603 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 14,019 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 12,639 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 12,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 9,382 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 7,274 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 6,291 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 6,281 miles

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

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

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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PN08 SZZ is a 2008 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 11,870 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 PN08 SZZ, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN08 SZZ registered?

PN08 SZZ is a 2008 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is PN08 SZZ safe to buy?

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