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HF53 HKU

2004 Yamaha XV1700

Black Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,697 mi
Last recorded49,697 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XV170016,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 HKU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 49,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 49,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 43,170 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 43,170 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 39,510 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 39,492 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn linkage bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 38,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 38,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light showing to front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 35,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 35,434 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 31,940 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 31,940 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced rear subframe top attachment bolt loose (6.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 26,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 23,459 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 23,459 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2013 23,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 22,322 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front aftermarket spotlights not working.

Pass 27 May 2011 18,305 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 9,272 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 5,575 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 5,575 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Fail 23 May 2008 4,457 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 23 May 2008 4,457 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 3,737 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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HF53 HKU is a 2004 Yamaha XV1700 in Black with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HF53 HKU, 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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HF53 HKU is a 2004 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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