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HC53 HLA

2004 Yamaha Xv

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,648 mi
Last recorded22,648 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC53 HLA
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 22,648 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 22,647 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2024 16,530 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 16,530 miles

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 9,359 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 8,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 7,921 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 7,314 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 5,363 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 3,699 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv?

Based on 3,425 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
443
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 11
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HC53 HLA is a 2004 Yamaha Xv in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xv fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HC53 HLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha Xv is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HC53 HLA is a 2004 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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