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HF03 RNA

2003 Yamaha XV1700

Black Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

38,042 mi
Last recorded38,042 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV170015,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 RNA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 38,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 37,679 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 37,195 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 36,733 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 35,971 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 35,212 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 35,016 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 34,686 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 33,841 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 33,241 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,394 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 30,907 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Apr 2014 28,569 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,792 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,133 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 21,712 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 17,776 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 17,776 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 15,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,105 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 8,916 miles

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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HF03 RNA is a 2003 Yamaha XV1700 in Black with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XV1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 15,094 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF03 RNA, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XV1700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF03 RNA registered?

HF03 RNA is a 2003 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is HF03 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 RNA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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