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HF06 ELX

2005 Yamaha XV1700

Black Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,576 mi
Last recorded60,576 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XV170017,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF06 ELX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 60,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 58,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 56,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 56,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 51,236 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 50,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 46,173 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 46,171 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 32,502 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 80,107 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 24,941 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 21,179 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 17,849 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 17,399 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 15,810 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 13,382 miles

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 Oct 2010 11,248 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 6,190 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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HF06 ELX is a 2005 Yamaha XV1700 in Black with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XV1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 17,666 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 HF06 ELX, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha XV1700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF06 ELX registered?

HF06 ELX is a 2005 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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