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RX53 WVM

2003 Yamaha Xv 1700

Orange Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

30,602 mi
Last recorded30,602 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Xv 170014,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 WVM
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1700
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 30,602 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 29,978 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 29,146 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 28,638 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 28,635 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2022 28,368 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 27,855 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 26,371 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 25,520 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 24,672 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 23,462 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 23,450 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 22,307 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2013 19,124 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 17,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 16,336 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,433 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 12,275 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 12,275 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 10,527 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 8,795 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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RX53 WVM is a 2003 Yamaha Xv 1700 in Orange with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Xv 1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 14,160 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 RX53 WVM, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha Xv 1700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX53 WVM registered?

RX53 WVM is a 2003 Yamaha Xv 1700, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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The MOT history for RX53 WVM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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