Yamaha Xv1700
MotorcycleFrom 269 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre and brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 8 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 6 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 3 |
| a stop lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted | 2 |
| rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute | 2 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 18.2% of Xv1700 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £73.
Typical mileage
Half of all Xv1700s tested had between 17,248 and 32,056 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,115 median miles, the Xv1700 has 0.059 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Yamaha models
| Yamaha Mt | 87.6% |
| Yamaha Gpd125-A Nmax 125 Abs | 80.8% |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 87.8% |
| Yamaha Unclassified | 86.6% |
| Yamaha Fzs600 | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Yamaha Xv1700 MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Xv1700 has a 85.1% MOT pass rate based on 269 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Xv1700?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Xv1700 is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Xv1700 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Xv1700 is 25,115 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,248 and 32,056 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.