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BP53 WAR

2003 Yamaha XV1700

Purple Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,833 mi
Last recorded27,833 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV170015,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 WAR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 27,833 miles

Front tyre has uneven wear

Fail 29 Apr 2019 27,821 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 10 May 2016 20,474 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 17,989 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 11,735 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 11,723 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 15,842 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 9,186 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 6,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 6,382 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 5,970 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 5,214 miles

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

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

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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BP53 WAR is a 2003 Yamaha XV1700 in Purple with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XV1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 15,094 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 BP53 WAR, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XV1700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BP53 WAR is a 2003 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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