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HF55 EWY

2005 Yamaha Xv 1700

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

32,069 mi
Last recorded32,069 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Xv 170017,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 EWY
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1700
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 32,069 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 30,722 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth recorded (4.1.3(ii))

Rear brake rubbing slightly

Fail 5 Feb 2016 30,719 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth recorded (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2015 24,843 miles

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

Front brake dragging slightly

Fail 11 Feb 2015 24,843 miles

Drive belt excessively loose. (6.2.1d)

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

Front brake dragging slightly

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 19,594 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 17,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 17,032 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 15,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 15,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake rubbing slightly

Rear brake rubbing slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2011 12,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 12,140 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 9,568 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 5,004 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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HF55 EWY is a 2005 Yamaha Xv 1700 in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Xv 1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 17,362 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 HF55 EWY, 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 21 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 HF55 EWY registered?

HF55 EWY is a 2005 Yamaha Xv 1700, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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