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AE08 MUP

2008 Yamaha Xv 1700

Black Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,674 mi
Last recorded24,674 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xv 17009,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 MUP
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1700
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 24,674 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 19,924 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 15,161 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 12,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 12,330 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 9,422 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 9,329 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 5,825 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 5,825 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 3,292 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 3,286 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 5 Jul 2011 3,241 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv 1700?

Based on 1,923 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
1,001
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 5
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
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AE08 MUP is a 2008 Yamaha Xv 1700 in Black with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Xv 1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 9,875 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xv 1700 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 MUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv 1700 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Xv 1700 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE08 MUP registered?

AE08 MUP is a 2008 Yamaha Xv 1700, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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