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YK57 TKS

2008 Yamaha XV1700

Black Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,305 mi
Last recorded37,305 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XV170015,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 TKS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 37,305 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 36,613 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 36,613 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 35,790 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 34,270 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 33,456 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 32,491 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 30,866 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 28,807 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 24,687 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 24,687 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 19,069 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 12,892 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 4,335 miles

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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YK57 TKS is a 2008 Yamaha XV1700 in Black with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YK57 TKS, 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 YK57 TKS registered?

YK57 TKS is a 2008 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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