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MF56 BAD

2006 Yamaha Xv 1700

Red Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,260 mi
Last recorded44,260 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Xv 170012,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 BAD
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1700
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 44,260 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 43,740 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 42,482 miles

Exhaust noisy Slightly noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 42,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar damper wearing unevenly nearside

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear brake fluid low

Fail 20 May 2022 42,184 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar damper wearing unevenly nearside

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear brake fluid low

Pass 7 May 2021 41,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 40,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 40,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 40,294 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 39,027 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 37,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 37,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 30,168 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,345 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 26,345 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2011 23,016 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,094 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 15,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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MF56 BAD is a 2006 Yamaha Xv 1700 in Red with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF56 BAD, 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.

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MF56 BAD is a 2006 Yamaha Xv 1700, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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