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DX56 HVY

2006 Yamaha Xv 1700

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

54,485 mi
Last recorded54,485 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Xv 170012,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 HVY
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1700
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 54,485 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 53,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 51,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 49,823 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 47,505 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 40,744 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 40,723 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2018 34,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,111 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 15,300 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 14,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 13,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2013 13,030 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 9,619 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 9,274 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 8,836 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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DX56 HVY is a 2006 Yamaha Xv 1700 in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha Xv 1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 12,351 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 DX56 HVY, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha Xv 1700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX56 HVY registered?

DX56 HVY is a 2006 Yamaha Xv 1700, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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