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LW54 OHD

2005 Yamaha XV1700

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,505 mi
Last recorded41,505 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XV170017,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW54 OHD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 41,505 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 39,101 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 39,096 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted missing brake pin (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 36,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 32,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 32,260 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 29,422 miles

exhaust slightly noisy

frame slightly corroded

slight movement/wear in handle bar mountings

Pass 26 Jun 2017 22,729 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 17,580 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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LW54 OHD is a 2005 Yamaha XV1700 in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LW54 OHD, 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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LW54 OHD is a 2005 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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