Yamaha Xvs1100 (2002)
2002 Yamaha Xvs1100
CarHunch analysed 289 real MOT records for the 2002 Yamaha Xvs1100. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2002 Yamaha XVS1100 is noticeably more reliable than the UK average, with an 89.2% first-time pass rate against the typical 80%, though nearly one in five of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point in their history—a red flag worth investigating on any individual machine. Nearly two decades old, these cruisers show modest mileage for their age (median 13,952 miles), suggesting many have been garage queens or weekend riders rather than daily commuters.
With an average of 1.62 failures and 5.9 advisories per test, typical issues are minor wear items rather than structural problems, which tracks with cruiser ownership patterns. Before committing to purchase, request the full MOT history to check whether any dangerous defects were actually rectified—that's your best predictor of whether you're getting a looked-after example or one with hidden problems.
What to check before buying a 2002 Yamaha Xvs1100
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Yamaha Xvs1100 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2002 Yamaha Xvs1100 vehicles fall between 9,035 and 21,365 miles.
2002 Yamaha Xvs1100 — Still on the Road
109 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 61% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Yamaha Xvs1100
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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88.5%
Exhaust noisy
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61.3%
Exhaust noisy
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50.2%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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15.3%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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14.7%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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14.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.
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