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PG05 WBE

2005 Yamaha XV1700

Black Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,961 mi
Last recorded26,961 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XV170017,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 WBE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 26,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre unevenly worn

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 23,544 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 18,326 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 12,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 12,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 9,877 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 9,843 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 9,612 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 9,344 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 5,599 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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PG05 WBE is a 2005 Yamaha XV1700 in Black with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PG05 WBE, 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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PG05 WBE is a 2005 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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