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S40 DVW

2003 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,699 mi
Last recorded27,699 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS110013,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 DVW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 27,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 27,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 27,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 26,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 26,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 25,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front no mudguard

Fail 16 Dec 2021 25,213 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front no mudguard

Pass 26 Jul 2019 25,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front FRONT MUDGUARD MISSING

Fail 26 Jul 2019 25,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front FRONT MUDGUARD MISSING

Front Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED DURING TEST (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing FITTED DURING TEST (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 24,369 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 22,973 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 20,736 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 18,215 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 16,595 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 14,616 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 13,697 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,262 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 12,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 11,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 10,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 9,414 miles

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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S40 DVW is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S40 DVW, 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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What year was S40 DVW registered?

S40 DVW is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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