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DS55 LGU

2006 Yamaha XV1700

Blue Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,213 mi
Last recorded34,213 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha XV170015,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS55 LGU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 34,213 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 29,714 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 29,714 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 27,151 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 27,151 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 27,150 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 26,751 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 26,748 miles

Rear Brake component insecure rear brake linkage it likely to become detached due to worn linkage (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2020 25,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 25,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 May 2019 22,966 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 22,953 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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DS55 LGU is a 2006 Yamaha XV1700 in Blue with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha XV1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 15,372 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 DS55 LGU, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha XV1700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS55 LGU registered?

DS55 LGU is a 2006 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is DS55 LGU safe to buy?

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