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L700 STA

2008 Yamaha Xv 1700

Black Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,698 mi
Last recorded6,698 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xv 17009,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 STA
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1700
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 6,698 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 6,475 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 6,332 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 3,962 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 2,516 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 535 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 535 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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L700 STA is a 2008 Yamaha Xv 1700 in Black with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L700 STA, 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.

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What year was L700 STA registered?

L700 STA is a 2008 Yamaha Xv 1700, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is L700 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L700 STA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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