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WR03 YXX

2003 Yamaha Xv 1700

Blue Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,282 mi
Last recorded31,282 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Xv 170014,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 YXX
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1700
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 31,282 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket, Baffled (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tail Light Lens Missing

Fail 29 Apr 2025 31,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket, Baffled (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tail Light Lens Missing

Pass 16 May 2024 30,812 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 30,812 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 30,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

lighting masked

Fail 18 Aug 2023 30,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

lighting masked

Pass 26 May 2022 26,931 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 26,295 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 25,948 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 24,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 22,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 19,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 17,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 14,460 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 10,007 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 9,967 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 9,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 9,380 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 9,103 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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WR03 YXX is a 2003 Yamaha Xv 1700 in Blue with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WR03 YXX, 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.

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What year was WR03 YXX registered?

WR03 YXX is a 2003 Yamaha Xv 1700, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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