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PL05 NGE

2005 Yamaha Xv 1700

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,884 mi
Last recorded38,884 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Xv 170017,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 NGE
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1700
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 38,884 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 38,876 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 37,192 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 34,212 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 31,410 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 29,536 miles

Rear Slightly warped disc

Pass 16 Sep 2019 27,873 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 25,698 miles

Exhaust system noisy

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 25,698 miles

Exhaust system noisy

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 22,075 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 21,898 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 21,887 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 21,113 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 19,542 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 17,515 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 15,315 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 12,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 9,166 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 5,919 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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PL05 NGE is a 2005 Yamaha Xv 1700 in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Xv 1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 17,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL05 NGE, 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 21 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 PL05 NGE registered?

PL05 NGE is a 2005 Yamaha Xv 1700, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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