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RY03 HXV

2003 Yamaha XV1700

Silver Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,200 mi
Last recorded18,200 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV170015,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 HXV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 18,200 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2025 16,687 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 16,687 miles

Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 13,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 15-20kgF (30kgF limit) (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 12,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 12,033 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 12,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 12,015 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 11,896 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 11,513 miles

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 8 Sep 2015 11,466 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 11,308 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 11,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 10,745 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 9,224 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 9,211 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2010 8,020 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 8,014 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 6,205 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 3,819 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 2,215 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 2,080 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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RY03 HXV is a 2003 Yamaha XV1700 in Silver with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RY03 HXV, 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 RY03 HXV registered?

RY03 HXV is a 2003 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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