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WK53 AZB

2003 Yamaha XV1700

Black Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

6,904 mi
Last recorded6,904 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV170015,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 AZB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 6,904 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 6,296 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 May 2023 5,274 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 4,011 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 3,941 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 3,894 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 3,850 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 3,806 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 3,548 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 3,367 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 2,939 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 2,939 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 2,939 miles

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

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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WK53 AZB is a 2003 Yamaha XV1700 in Black with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WK53 AZB, 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 WK53 AZB registered?

WK53 AZB is a 2003 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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