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BL03 JVG

2003 Yamaha Xv 1700

Silver Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

8,094 mi
Last recorded8,094 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Xv 170014,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 JVG
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1700
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 8,094 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 7,493 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 6,270 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 5,496 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 3,476 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 3,438 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 3,426 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 2,772 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 2,768 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 2,675 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 2,512 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 1,760 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 1,760 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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BL03 JVG is a 2003 Yamaha Xv 1700 in Silver with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL03 JVG, 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 BL03 JVG registered?

BL03 JVG is a 2003 Yamaha Xv 1700, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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The MOT history for BL03 JVG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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