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LW57 DCU

2007 Yamaha Xv

Red Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,401 mi
Last recorded19,401 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Yamaha Xv15,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW57 DCU
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 19,401 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 19,401 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 13,005 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022
Pass 7 Dec 2021 12,177 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 12,177 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv?

Based on 3,425 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
443
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 11
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LW57 DCU is a 2007 Yamaha Xv in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 15,056 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LW57 DCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 19 years old, this Yamaha Xv is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LW57 DCU registered?

LW57 DCU is a 2007 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is LW57 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW57 DCU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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