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YC53 LDW

2004 Yamaha XV1700

Gold Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,289 mi
Last recorded37,289 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XV170016,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 LDW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 37,289 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 36,279 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 36,276 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 33,819 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 33,819 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (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))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 32,539 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 32,532 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 24,909 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 24,331 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 23,990 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 22,854 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 22,145 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 22,037 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 21,956 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 21,810 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 21,772 miles

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

beam deflector fitted for mot test

Pass 19 Apr 2012 21,602 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 21,567 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 20,981 miles

r/h mirror missing

Fail 29 Apr 2010 20,981 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

r/h mirror missing

Pass 14 Jan 2009 20,359 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 18,645 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 18,645 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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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YC53 LDW is a 2004 Yamaha XV1700 in Gold with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha XV1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 16,408 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 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 YC53 LDW, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha XV1700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YC53 LDW is a 2004 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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