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EY55 DFE

2006 Yamaha XV1700

Red Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,715 mi
Last recorded35,715 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Yamaha XV170015,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 DFE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 35,715 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame, swing arm and footrest brackets front rear , has heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front and rear mudgaurds heavy corrosion

Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

brake fluid slightly discolourd

exhaust corroded (heavy in areas) small pin holes

Fail 20 Apr 2022 35,698 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 35,162 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 33,846 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 31,868 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 31,625 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 31,625 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 May 2016 31,362 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 31,362 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 31,123 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 29,863 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 29,085 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 22,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2010 18,828 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 17,442 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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EY55 DFE is a 2006 Yamaha XV1700 in Red with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY55 DFE, 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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EY55 DFE is a 2006 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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