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PL03 HTE

2003 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,412 mi
Last recorded15,412 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS110013,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 15,412 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 15,116 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 15,116 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 14,978 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 14,870 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 14,870 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 14,824 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 13,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 13,013 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 12,973 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 12,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 9,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 9,087 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 8,711 miles

rear brake pads very close to legal limit.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 7,581 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 6,190 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 4,254 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 3,334 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 HTE is a 2003 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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