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W853 MWB

2000 Yamaha XVS1100

Red Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,097 mi
Last recorded44,097 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS110017,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW853 MWB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 44,097 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose spokes slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad pin has slight movement

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

Rear Slight play detected in wheel

Pass 6 Aug 2024 43,819 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 43,258 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil NS fork leg misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 43,219 miles

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion on the OS lower frame rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil NS fork leg misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 42,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 40,971 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 40,971 miles

Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 39,417 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 39,387 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 38,975 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 38,801 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 38,784 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 38,342 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 38,332 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 36,872 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 36,280 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,517 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,957 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 31,309 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 27,686 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,167 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 23,167 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 21,608 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,394 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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W853 MWB is a 2000 Yamaha XVS1100 in Red with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 17,546 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 W853 MWB, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W853 MWB is a 2000 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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