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YN53 EHL

2003 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,651 mi
Last recorded65,651 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV110021,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 EHL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2026 65,651 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 64,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 63,174 miles

All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 63,174 miles

All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 61,837 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 61,411 miles

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 61,411 miles

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

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 59,486 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 55,810 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 55,810 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 51,138 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 51,138 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,739 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 49,739 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 45,533 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,533 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 35,361 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 35,361 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,186 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,678 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 20,335 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (9.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 16,783 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 10,099 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 3,337 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 3,337 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 2,347 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV1100?

Based on 15,331 MOT tests across 1,427 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 204
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 190
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 67
wheel bearings have excessive free play 65
Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease 49
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YN53 EHL is a 2003 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 21,858 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 XV1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN53 EHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YN53 EHL is a 2003 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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