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DX55 BHP

2005 Yamaha XV1700

Brown Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

27,114 mi
Last recorded27,114 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XV170017,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 BHP
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 27,114 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 25,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 May 2024 25,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 22,771 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 22,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 22,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 22,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 21,182 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 19,612 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 17,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 17,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 15,197 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 12,001 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 9,455 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 9,425 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 9,430 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 9,387 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 5,275 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DX55 BHP is a 2005 Yamaha XV1700 in Brown with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XV1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 17,666 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 DX55 BHP, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha XV1700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX55 BHP is a 2005 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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