CarVerify

Free Car Check

RW05 YAM

2005 Yamaha XV1700

Black Petrol 1670cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,291 mi
Last recorded19,291 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XV170017,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRW05 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 19,291 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Throttle sligjtly sticking on lock

Rear Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 19,271 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Throttle sligjtly sticking on lock

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 18,368 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 18,368 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 15,876 miles

Exhaust noisy May not be standard (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 15,872 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve leaking (split) (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy May not be standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 24,412 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 15,094 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 14,792 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 14,647 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 14,261 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 14,225 miles

Upper Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 9,268 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 5,532 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 5,247 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 4,742 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 4,260 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))

Pass 5 May 2011 3,751 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))

Pass 8 Apr 2010 2,785 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 1,293 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
Full Yamaha XV1700 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RW05 YAM is a 2005 Yamaha XV1700 in Black with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XV1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 17,666 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 RW05 YAM, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha XV1700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RW05 YAM?

You can check the full history of RW05 YAM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RW05 YAM registered?

RW05 YAM is a 2005 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is RW05 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RW05 YAM shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RW05 YAM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RW05 YAM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.