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WU07 SWX

2007 Yamaha XVS1100

Green Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

24,418 mi
Last recorded24,418 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Yamaha XVS110011,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 SWX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 24,418 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp projected beam pattern poor

Pass 24 Feb 2025 19,906 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 19,906 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 15,586 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 15,564 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small and incorrect layout (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 10,381 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 10,279 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no silencers fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small and layout incorrect (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 7,271 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 5,859 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 3,913 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 3,913 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 3,338 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Mar 2018 3,335 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Brake performance not tested front brakes faulty - randomly loses pressure and lever pulls in to handlebar (3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 7 Mar 2018 3,335 miles

Brake lever attachment screws loose incorrect bolt used & lock nut missing (3.1.2b)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Brake performance not tested front brakes faulty - randomly loses pressure and lever pulls in to handlebar (3.3)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 May 2014 3,111 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 2,740 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 2,438 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 1,883 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 1,291 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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WU07 SWX is a 2007 Yamaha XVS1100 in Green with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 11,249 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 WU07 SWX, 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 19 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WU07 SWX is a 2007 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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