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SG53 RET

2004 Yamaha XVS1100

Grey Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,578 mi
Last recorded26,578 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XVS110013,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 RET
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 26,578 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 25,772 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 25,059 miles

Front Fender missing

Horn quiet

Rear Mudguard slightly rubbing tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2023 24,912 miles

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 24,678 miles

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudgaurd missing at time of test

Fail 14 Jul 2021 24,678 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudgaurd missing at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2020 24,175 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2016 24,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 24,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 24,146 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))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,579 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 38,527 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 22,579 miles

Centre Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

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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SG53 RET is a 2004 Yamaha XVS1100 in Grey with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 13,650 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 SG53 RET, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SG53 RET is a 2004 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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