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PL03 HTC

2003 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,015 mi
Last recorded46,015 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS110013,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 HTC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 46,015 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 44,438 miles

loud exhaust

Pass 13 Aug 2022 44,108 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 44,108 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 43,714 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 43,514 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 43,329 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 42,990 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,318 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 39,312 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,314 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 32,797 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 27,543 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 27,543 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

outer sleeve on drive shaft inscure

Pass 14 Aug 2007 21,412 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 15,989 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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PL03 HTC is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PL03 HTC, 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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PL03 HTC is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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