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MLB 8L

2003 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

14,491 mi
Last recorded14,491 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS110013,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLB 8L
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 14,491 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 13,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 13,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Indicator flash rate near maximum allowable limit

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 13,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Indicator flash rate near maximum allowable limit

Pass 23 Apr 2013 12,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Indicators flash rate close to maximum allowable limit

Fail 23 Apr 2013 12,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Indicators flash rate close to maximum allowable limit

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 10,920 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 9,128 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 7,772 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 7,758 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 5,463 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 3,569 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 2,818 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 2,056 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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MLB 8L is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 13,781 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 MLB 8L, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MLB 8L is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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