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SM57 GKF

2007 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,480 mi
Last recorded13,480 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Yamaha XVS6509,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 GKF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 13,480 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 13,461 miles

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

exhaust support bracket bolt loose

Pass 31 Jul 2019 13,378 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 13,212 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 12,176 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 12,165 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 11,663 miles

handle bar ends ??

Fail 31 Jul 2014 11,621 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 11,621 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 11,578 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 4,375 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 4,316 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 3,999 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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SM57 GKF is a 2007 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SM57 GKF, 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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What year was SM57 GKF registered?

SM57 GKF is a 2007 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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