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HX55 KRV

2006 Yamaha Xv 1700

Black Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,490 mi
Last recorded43,490 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Xv 170012,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 KRV
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1700
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 43,490 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 43,067 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 41,690 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 40,835 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 39,399 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 35,972 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 33,435 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 33,435 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 31,791 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 13 Nov 2017 29,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM IN CENTER (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Inner DISC PAD - UNABLE TO SEE , OBSCURED

Pass 17 Nov 2016 27,527 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 27,527 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Oil has contaminated brake pads and disc (2.3.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 25,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front TYRE - IS "H" RATED , REAR IS "V" RATED

Rear BRAKE - UNABLE TO INSPECT PADS , OBSCURED BY WHEEL & EXHAUST.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 22,315 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 18,796 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 18,796 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,025 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,664 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,985 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 12,249 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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HX55 KRV is a 2006 Yamaha Xv 1700 in Black with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HX55 KRV, 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 HX55 KRV registered?

HX55 KRV is a 2006 Yamaha Xv 1700, first registered on 11 February 2006.

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