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RH56 BEN

2007 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

38,241 mi
Last recorded38,241 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Yamaha XVS6509,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH56 BEN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 38,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 37,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 36,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 35,172 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 34,970 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 34,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 33,524 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 32,526 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 32,526 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 30,626 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 30,615 miles

Central Lower Rear mono-shock insecure attachment broken (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2016 26,373 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 130/90-16 D404 (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2016 26,373 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 130/90-16 D404 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2016 23,151 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear mudguard assy. slightly loose.

Fail 18 Feb 2016 23,072 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear mudguard assy. slightly loose.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 17,320 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 17,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 10,537 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 10,537 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 4,676 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 4,607 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 4,287 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 3,738 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?

Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,735
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 619
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 250
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 188
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 171
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 161
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RH56 BEN is a 2007 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 9,438 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 XVS650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 619 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RH56 BEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS650 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RH56 BEN is a 2007 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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