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YL53 BDY

2004 Yamaha XV1700

Purple Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,304 mi
Last recorded15,304 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XV170016,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 BDY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 15,304 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 12,838 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 10,849 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 8,094 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 8,081 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 7,945 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 7,603 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 2,218 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 2,194 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 1,564 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 1,549 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 1,549 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 1,463 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 1,454 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 941 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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YL53 BDY is a 2004 Yamaha XV1700 in Purple with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YL53 BDY, 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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YL53 BDY is a 2004 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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