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C8 VSO

2004 Yamaha Xv 1700

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,910 mi
Last recorded42,910 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Xv 170018,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 VSO
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1700
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 42,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 42,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 41,228 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 40,029 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 39,297 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 34,297 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 32,682 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 31,605 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 28,848 miles

Front Front tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 28,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 28,469 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 28,469 miles

Front Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 26,885 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 25,423 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 23,357 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,042 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,163 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 13,254 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 9,762 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 6,234 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 3,306 miles

very slight binding front brake

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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C8 VSO is a 2004 Yamaha Xv 1700 in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha Xv 1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 18,602 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 C8 VSO, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha Xv 1700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C8 VSO registered?

C8 VSO is a 2004 Yamaha Xv 1700, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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