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OVT 147

2004 Yamaha Xv 1700

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,967 mi
Last recorded20,967 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Xv 170018,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVT 147
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1700
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 20,967 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 20,967 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 20,945 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 20,508 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 20,375 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 19,292 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 14,866 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 12,510 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 8,309 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 5,205 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 1,426 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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OVT 147 is a 2004 Yamaha Xv 1700 in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha Xv 1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 18,602 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 OVT 147, 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 22 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 OVT 147 registered?

OVT 147 is a 2004 Yamaha Xv 1700, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is OVT 147 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVT 147 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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