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DS52 XEP

2003 Yamaha Xv 1700

Purple Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,912 mi
Last recorded25,912 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Xv 170014,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 XEP
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1700
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 25,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 25,590 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 25,137 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 25,033 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 24,672 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 24,672 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 24,278 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

loud pipes fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 23,346 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 22,279 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 22,011 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 21,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 21,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 19,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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DS52 XEP is a 2003 Yamaha Xv 1700 in Purple with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Xv 1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 14,160 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 DS52 XEP, 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 23 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 DS52 XEP registered?

DS52 XEP is a 2003 Yamaha Xv 1700, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is DS52 XEP safe to buy?

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