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HF03 OCW

2003 Yamaha Xv 1700

Black Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,709 mi
Last recorded12,709 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Xv 170014,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 OCW
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1700
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 12,709 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 12,666 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 12,663 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 12,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 12,344 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 11,510 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 10,739 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 9,247 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 4,281 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 3,664 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 3,664 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 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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HF03 OCW is a 2003 Yamaha Xv 1700 in Black with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Xv 1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 14,160 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 HF03 OCW, 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 23 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 HF03 OCW registered?

HF03 OCW is a 2003 Yamaha Xv 1700, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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