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BU03 ULA

2003 Yamaha XV1700

Silver Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,429 mi
Last recorded62,429 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV170015,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 ULA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc
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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2025 62,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 60,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 57,112 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 53,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 51,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened Fork Stanchion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 49,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust not std

Pass 28 Sep 2017 46,668 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 44,291 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 39,269 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 35,949 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 32,112 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 27,929 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 23,717 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 21,256 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 14,487 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 11,047 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 6,584 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 3,772 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV1700?

Based on 3,087 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
863
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 9
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BU03 ULA is a 2003 Yamaha XV1700 in Silver with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XV1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 15,094 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV1700 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 ULA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV1700 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha XV1700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU03 ULA is a 2003 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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