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SH03 LAN

2005 Yamaha XV1700

Black Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,323 mi
Last recorded18,323 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XV170017,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 LAN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 18,323 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 17,574 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 16,375 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 14,280 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 14,259 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2019 14,180 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 13,928 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 11,889 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 10,882 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 8,940 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 8,522 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 8,314 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 8,314 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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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SH03 LAN is a 2005 Yamaha XV1700 in Black with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH03 LAN, 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.

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SH03 LAN is a 2005 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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