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V17 CUS

2008 Yamaha XV1700

Black Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,134 mi
Last recorded11,134 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XV170015,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 CUS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2025 11,134 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 10,570 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 8,093 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 5,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 3,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate may not comply with current regulations

Pass 23 Mar 2016 3,895 miles

Drive belt lightly rubbing near rear tyre (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 3,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 3,090 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 2,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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V17 CUS is a 2008 Yamaha XV1700 in Black with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XV1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 15,466 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 V17 CUS, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha XV1700 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V17 CUS registered?

V17 CUS is a 2008 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is V17 CUS safe to buy?

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