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EP05 RSV

2005 Yamaha XV1700

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,716 mi
Last recorded15,716 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XV170017,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP05 RSV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2025 15,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 26,144 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 26,132 miles

Front Inner Fork Dust Seals worn/aged

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 26,127 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 26,057 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 26,053 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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EP05 RSV is a 2005 Yamaha XV1700 in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XV1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 17,666 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 EP05 RSV, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha XV1700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EP05 RSV registered?

EP05 RSV is a 2005 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is EP05 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP05 RSV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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