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WU05 ELO

2005 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,023 mi
Last recorded8,023 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS110013,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 ELO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 8,023 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 7,327 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 6,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit all (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 4,946 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 4,940 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly Not returning when released (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 1,779 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 1,456 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 1,342 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 1,289 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 1,194 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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WU05 ELO is a 2005 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU05 ELO, 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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WU05 ELO is a 2005 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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