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V17 WAR

2003 Yamaha XV1700

Black Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

59,469 mi
Last recorded59,469 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV170015,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 WAR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 59,469 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 56,538 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 53,938 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 52,066 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 51,070 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 50,406 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 47,515 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 43,086 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 38,419 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 33,573 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 28,987 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 25,449 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 22,070 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 17,660 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 11,754 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 11,754 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 7,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 1,957 miles

indicators flashing fast

Pass 11 Jun 2007 1,749 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 1,711 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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V17 WAR is a 2003 Yamaha XV1700 in Black with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 V17 WAR, 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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V17 WAR is a 2003 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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