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XV05 WAR

2005 Yamaha Xv 1700

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

36,201 mi
Last recorded36,201 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Xv 170017,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXV05 WAR
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1700
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 36,201 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 32,211 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 31,351 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 31,118 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 30,682 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 30,493 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 29,817 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 29,056 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 24,829 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 22,794 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,626 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 10,785 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 10,785 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)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 9,454 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv 1700?

Based on 1,923 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
1,001
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 5
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
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XV05 WAR is a 2005 Yamaha Xv 1700 in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Xv 1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 17,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xv 1700 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XV05 WAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv 1700 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Xv 1700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XV05 WAR registered?

XV05 WAR is a 2005 Yamaha Xv 1700, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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