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EN53 OBH

2004 Yamaha Xv 1700

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,737 mi
Last recorded26,737 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Xv 170018,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 OBH
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1700
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 26,737 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 26,131 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 26,131 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Stop lamp not working Stop lamp not operated by handlebar brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 24,464 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 22,185 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 21,009 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 16,862 miles

exhaust noisy

Fail 30 Jun 2018 16,862 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

exhaust noisy

Pass 9 May 2017 15,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2016 13,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 11,148 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 9,178 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 6,277 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 5,570 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 4,028 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 2,582 miles

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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EN53 OBH is a 2004 Yamaha Xv 1700 in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EN53 OBH, 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 EN53 OBH registered?

EN53 OBH is a 2004 Yamaha Xv 1700, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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