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DS56 LJZ

2007 Yamaha XV1700

Silver Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,756 mi
Last recorded24,756 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Yamaha XV170016,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS56 LJZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 24,756 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 24,242 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 24,242 miles

Tyre incorrect because a bias-belted tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply tyre is fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 20,861 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 20,861 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 17,486 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 8,134 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 16,208 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 14,476 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 14,473 miles

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

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 12,425 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 12,409 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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DS56 LJZ is a 2007 Yamaha XV1700 in Silver with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha XV1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 16,091 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 DS56 LJZ, 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 19 years old, this Yamaha XV1700 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DS56 LJZ is a 2007 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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