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EU55 KXV

2005 Yamaha XV1700

Black Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

35,589 mi
Last recorded35,589 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XV170017,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 KXV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 35,589 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 35,349 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 34,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 34,145 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 33,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 32,553 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 32,553 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 31,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 29,157 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 24,275 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 23,770 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 23,531 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 22,731 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 17,198 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 11,530 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 4,679 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 1,595 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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EU55 KXV is a 2005 Yamaha XV1700 in Black with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU55 KXV, 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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What year was EU55 KXV registered?

EU55 KXV is a 2005 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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