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Y4 XVS

2001 Yamaha XVS1100

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

32,320 mi
Last recorded32,320 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS110015,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 XVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 32,320 miles

Exhaust noisy May not be standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 32,043 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 30,974 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 30,958 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 30,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre.

Pass 25 Sep 2021 29,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre.

Pass 19 Sep 2020 29,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre.

Fail 19 Sep 2020 29,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre.

Pass 13 Sep 2019 28,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 28,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 27,550 miles

front brake recommend adjustment slight travel

slight oil leak engine

Pass 8 Sep 2017 26,502 miles

damage to rear tyre side wall /shoulder area

Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,340 miles

rear tyre has side wall damage (very poor )

Fail 6 Jun 2016 26,319 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

rear tyre has side wall damage (very poor )

Pass 11 May 2015 24,362 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 20,945 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,924 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 5 May 2010 20,804 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 May 2010 20,804 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,395 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 20,395 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 19,874 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 18,054 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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Y4 XVS is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 15,618 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 Y4 XVS, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y4 XVS is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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