Yamaha XVS1100 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

0.2 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha XVS1100 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements16.7%

   11 occurrences

2. 2.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake13.6%

   9 occurrences

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely13.6%

   9 occurrences

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements10.6%

   7 occurrences

5. 5.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc9.1%

   6 occurrences

6. 6.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.6%

   5 occurrences

7. 7.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear7.6%

   5 occurrences

8. 8.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.6%

   5 occurrences

9. 9.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm7.6%

   5 occurrences

10. 10.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED6.1%

    4 occurrences

11. 11.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released6.1%

    4 occurrences

12. 12.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements4.5%

    3 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha XVS1100 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted17.0%

   149 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.8%

   60 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.6%

   32 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.2%

   28 tests

5. 5.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured1.8%

   16 tests

6. 6.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely1.6%

   14 tests

7. 7.A spoke missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded1.5%

   13 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn1.4%

   12 tests

What gets tested

The XVS1100 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

22,964

Test classes

class 2: 877

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha XVS1100?

86.8% unadjusted, from 877 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha XVS1100 fail its MOT on?

"Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" is recorded in 16.7% of failed Yamaha XVS1100 tests, followed by "Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake" (13.6%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha XVS1100 usually have at its MOT?

22,964 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.