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HF08 VHW

2008 Yamaha Xv 1700

Black Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,714 mi
Last recorded11,714 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xv 17009,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 VHW
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1700
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 11,714 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 10,710 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 10,199 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 9,697 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 9,697 miles

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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HF08 VHW is a 2008 Yamaha Xv 1700 in Black with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Xv 1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 9,875 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 HF08 VHW, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha Xv 1700 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF08 VHW registered?

HF08 VHW is a 2008 Yamaha Xv 1700, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is HF08 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF08 VHW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF08 VHW have outstanding finance?

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