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FJ55 NVO

2005 Yamaha Xv 1700

Blue Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,759 mi
Last recorded17,759 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Xv 170017,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 NVO
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1700
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 17,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 17,753 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 17,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 17,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 May 2022 17,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 17,491 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 17 Jul 2017 17,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 27,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 16,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

throttle slow to return

Pass 1 May 2014 15,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 15,870 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 15,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

throttle sticking slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2012 14,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 13,385 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 12,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 5,200 miles

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

exhausts are slightly loud

Pass 15 Apr 2009 5,200 miles

exhausts are slightly loud

Pass 22 Feb 2008 6,410 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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FJ55 NVO is a 2005 Yamaha Xv 1700 in Blue with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ55 NVO, 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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What year was FJ55 NVO registered?

FJ55 NVO is a 2005 Yamaha Xv 1700, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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