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YG55 SVH

2008 Yamaha XVS1100

Silver Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,593 mi
Last recorded25,593 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XVS110011,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 SVH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 25,593 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 23,504 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 23,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Jun 2022 22,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2022 22,331 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 21,270 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 20,984 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 19,941 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 18,995 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 18,786 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 18,786 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2015 18,518 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 17,606 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 17,597 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 17,056 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 16,010 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 14,475 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 11,460 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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YG55 SVH is a 2008 Yamaha XVS1100 in Silver with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 11,870 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 YG55 SVH, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG55 SVH registered?

YG55 SVH is a 2008 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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