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P717 MAV

1997 Yamaha Xv

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

26,004 mi
Last recorded26,004 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xv16,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 MAV
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 26,004 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 23,822 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 23,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm and chassis corroded but structuraly sound. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear steel tyre valve corroded.

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shock absorber stanchions pitted. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 23,595 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 23,039 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 22,504 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2017 22,504 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2016 21,501 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 20,525 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 19,354 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 19,354 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 18,586 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 17,985 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 17,891 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 17,384 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 17,384 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 16,695 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 16,695 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 16,105 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2005 15,624 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2005 15,624 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv?

Based on 3,425 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
443
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 11
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P717 MAV is a 1997 Yamaha Xv in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 16,868 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P717 MAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P717 MAV registered?

P717 MAV is a 1997 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 8 February 1997.

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