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GX04 PLJ

2004 Yamaha XV1700

Red Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,243 mi
Last recorded29,243 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XV170016,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 PLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 29,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 28,470 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 27,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 27,312 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 27,311 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2021 24,442 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 24,420 miles

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 19,740 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 17,682 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 17,216 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 16,649 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 16,578 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 16,345 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 15,960 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 15,771 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 15,331 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 14,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 14,289 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 9,767 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 9,767 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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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GX04 PLJ is a 2004 Yamaha XV1700 in Red with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha XV1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 16,408 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 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 GX04 PLJ, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha XV1700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX04 PLJ registered?

GX04 PLJ is a 2004 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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