Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Yamaha Xvs1100?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Yamaha Xvs1100?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Yamaha Xvs1100?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2007 Yamaha Xvs1100 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

21% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2007 Yamaha Xvs1100 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 140 vehicles, the 2007 Yamaha Xvs1100 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2007 Yamaha Xvs1100?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2007 Yamaha Xvs1100 are: Exhaust noisy (95.8% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (57.7% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (43.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Yamaha Xvs1100?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Xvs1100 (2007)

140 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89% first-time pass rate

2007 Yamaha Xvs1100

CarHunch analysed 140 real MOT records for the 2007 Yamaha Xvs1100. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2007 Yamaha XVS1100 passes its MOT first time in 89% of cases, a solid 9 percentage points ahead of the UK average, though one in five bikes tested have shown a dangerous defect at some point—a concern worth taking seriously if you're buying used. Petrol and diesel splits don't apply to motorcycles, so what you're seeing is genuine reliability across the board.

At nearly 14,000 miles on average for a 17-year-old machine, these bikes are running fairly hard, yet they're averaging just 1.35 failures per MOT, suggesting the engine and chassis hold up well. The 4.8 advisories per vehicle (things like worn controls or minor wear items) are typical for an older cruiser; when you're buying, get a pre-purchase inspection done specifically on brakes, lights, and tyres, since those tend to be the easy wins on older bikes.

We have limited data for the 2007 Yamaha Xvs1100 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

20.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.35

Over 11.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 7k–18k

For context

These stats describe 140 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 140 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 95.8%

Exhaust noisy · Rear Exhaust noisy · Offside Rear Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 57.7%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 28.6%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 15.9%

Headlamp aim too low · Rear reflector missing · Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.

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Before you buy a 2007 Yamaha Xvs1100

Based on MOT data from 140 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 20.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Yamaha Xvs1100 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

10,409

typical

7,441

low mileage

18,239

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Yamaha Xvs1100 vehicles fall between 7,441 and 18,239 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,441 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 7,441–18,239 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Yamaha Xvs1100s sit.

⚠ Over 24,622 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Yamaha Xvs1100 — Still on the Road

Most 2007 Yamaha Xvs1100s are still being driven.

67 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 70% 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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

11.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.35

Avg failures per vehicle

4.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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