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PN08 SXY

2008 Yamaha Xv 1700

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,414 mi
Last recorded23,414 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xv 17009,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 SXY
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1700
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 23,414 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 23,269 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 23,269 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 23,052 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 23,052 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 22,889 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 7,853 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 22,240 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 22,240 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 22,013 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 21,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 20,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 18,210 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 14,669 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 10,787 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 7,862 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 5,220 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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PN08 SXY is a 2008 Yamaha Xv 1700 in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Xv 1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 9,875 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 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 PN08 SXY, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha Xv 1700 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PN08 SXY registered?

PN08 SXY is a 2008 Yamaha Xv 1700, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is PN08 SXY safe to buy?

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