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Y542 VMW

2001 Yamaha XVS1100

Red Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,966 mi
Last recorded21,966 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS110015,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 VMW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 21,966 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 21,964 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 20,474 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 20,458 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle excessively stiff (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 20,405 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 18,635 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 17,796 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 16,251 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 15,105 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 13,738 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 11,626 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 10,178 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 9,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2009 9,320 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 8,672 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 8,280 miles

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

advise + front tyre pressure was very low and rear tyre had zero pressure in it but no visable signs of a puncture

Pass 27 Nov 2006 7,051 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 7,051 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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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Y542 VMW is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100 in Red with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y542 VMW, 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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Y542 VMW is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 19 May 2001.

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