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XV03 WAR

2004 Yamaha Xv 1700

Silver Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,487 mi
Last recorded52,487 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Xv 170018,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXV03 WAR
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1700
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 52,487 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 52,404 miles

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

Nearside Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 51,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 48,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 48,485 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 46,740 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 46,740 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,211 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 43,975 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 41,203 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,252 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2012 21,050 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2011 15,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2010 11,984 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2009 8,597 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2008 6,998 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 6,998 miles

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

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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XV03 WAR is a 2004 Yamaha Xv 1700 in Silver with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha Xv 1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 18,602 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 XV03 WAR, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha Xv 1700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XV03 WAR is a 2004 Yamaha Xv 1700, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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