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G17 SWB

2007 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,424 mi
Last recorded40,424 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star12,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 SWB
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 1300 A Midnight Star
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 40,424 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 40,424 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 35,957 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 30,108 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 19,539 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 19,420 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 18,867 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 18,867 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 18,013 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 17 Nov 2018 17,375 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 15,909 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 13,229 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 12,763 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 11,937 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 11,595 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 9,304 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 8,045 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star?

Based on 5,832 MOT tests across 525 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
853
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
525
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 10
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G17 SWB is a 2007 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 12,542 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 Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G17 SWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G17 SWB registered?

G17 SWB is a 2007 Yamaha Xvs 1300 A Midnight Star, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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