Yamaha Xvs1100 (2005)
2005 Yamaha Xvs1100
CarHunch analysed 246 real MOT records for the 2005 Yamaha Xvs1100. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2005 Yamaha XVS1100 is a reliably built machine, with an 89.7% first-time pass rate that beats the UK average by nearly 10 percentage points—and only 15.4% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. Petrol versus diesel comparisons don't apply here, so the strong pass rate reflects solid engineering across the board.
The median mileage of just 13,292 miles suggests these bikes have been cherished rather than ridden hard, which explains why failures average only 1.33 per vehicle despite advisories running higher at 4.7—typical wear items rather than structural problems. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on those advisory areas (likely suspension, exhaust, and consumables on a cruiser this age) and expect to budget for routine maintenance rather than major repairs.
What to check before buying a 2005 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 2005 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 2005 Yamaha Xvs1100 vehicles fall between 7,743 and 18,235 miles.
2005 Yamaha Xvs1100 — Still on the Road
115 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 71% 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 — 2005 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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79.7%
Exhaust noisy
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57.6%
Exhaust noisy
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38.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.1%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.1%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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19.3%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.4%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.1%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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