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EU05 BZC

2005 Yamaha Xv 1700

Silver Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

8,403 mi
Last recorded8,403 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Xv 170017,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 BZC
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1700
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 8,403 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 8,302 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 8,172 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 7,882 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 7,615 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 7,302 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 7,136 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 6,771 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 6,646 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 6,646 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 6,401 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 5,895 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 5,557 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 4,865 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 4,065 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 4,065 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2008 2,167 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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EU05 BZC is a 2005 Yamaha Xv 1700 in Silver with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Xv 1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 17,362 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 EU05 BZC, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha Xv 1700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU05 BZC is a 2005 Yamaha Xv 1700, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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