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DS52 XAM

2003 Yamaha XV1700

Black Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,613 mi
Last recorded34,613 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV170015,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 XAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 34,613 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 34,288 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 33,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

speedo panel lights not illuminating

Pass 2 Jun 2023 33,081 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))

Pass 24 May 2022 31,690 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 30,827 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 30,824 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 30,824 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 30,561 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 29,562 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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DS52 XAM is a 2003 Yamaha XV1700 in Black with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DS52 XAM, 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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What year was DS52 XAM registered?

DS52 XAM is a 2003 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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