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YK56 FBV

2007 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

14,002 mi
Last recorded14,002 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Yamaha XVS6509,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 FBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 14,002 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 13,399 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 12,996 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 12,484 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 11,104 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 9,839 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 9,643 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 9,351 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 8,947 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 8,915 miles

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

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

Rear nail in rear tyre

front tyre starting to crack

rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 19 Mar 2015 7,961 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 6,464 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 6,464 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Vehicle identification number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 6,055 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 5,491 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 5,491 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 4,566 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 3,631 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 3,631 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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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YK56 FBV is a 2007 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YK56 FBV, 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 YK56 FBV registered?

YK56 FBV is a 2007 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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