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SY52 VJO

2003 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,240 mi
Last recorded50,240 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS110013,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 VJO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 50,240 miles

Brake linkage worn, but not excessively rear brake lever linkage (1.1.15 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 50,220 miles

Front Stop lamp not working when front brake is applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing no pillion footests fitted (6.2.12 (a))

Brake linkage worn, but not excessively rear brake lever linkage (1.1.15 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 49,751 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 49,751 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 49,292 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 49,295 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing both (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 48,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 47,777 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 47,020 miles

exhaust noisey

headlight mask converter fitted

slight warp in rear brake

Pass 26 Jun 2018 46,377 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust noisey

Pass 11 Jul 2017 45,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 45,082 miles

exhaust noisey

Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,142 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 May 2014 43,140 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust noisy

Fail 29 Apr 2014 43,140 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,953 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

corrosion all over bike

Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 33,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,504 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,604 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 20,929 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 16,470 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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SY52 VJO is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SY52 VJO, 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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SY52 VJO is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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