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WG05 YYK

2005 Yamaha XVS1100

Silver Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

13,486 mi
Last recorded13,486 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS110013,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 YYK
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 13,486 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 12,420 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 12,017 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 11,484 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 10,766 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 9,956 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 8,955 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 8,796 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 8,451 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 8,343 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 7,798 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 7,730 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 6,772 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 6,772 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure top (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 5,666 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 5,505 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 5,494 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 4,368 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 4,368 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 4,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

rear lights are fitted to trailer board.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 4,214 miles

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 3,232 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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WG05 YYK is a 2005 Yamaha XVS1100 in Silver with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 13,342 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 WG05 YYK, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WG05 YYK is a 2005 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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