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S657 AAW

2007 Yamaha Vmax

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

35,209 mi
Last recorded35,209 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Yamaha Vmax22,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS657 AAW
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 35,209 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 34,453 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 34,453 miles

Front Brake lever insecure nut missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 32,496 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 31,639 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 31,638 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2022 31,152 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 30,632 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 29,821 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 29,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 28,938 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front brake pad backing plate corroded which could cause pad to delaminate

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear swinging arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 28,095 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 28,072 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,703 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,481 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 25,481 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 24,432 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 24,430 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 23,321 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 19,978 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 19,948 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 16,713 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 10,582 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 8,111 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 5,449 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 3,281 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 3,281 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmax?

Based on 5,864 MOT tests across 740 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
500
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
740
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 35
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 16
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S657 AAW is a 2007 Yamaha Vmax in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 22,579 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 Vmax fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S657 AAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Vmax typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 19 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S657 AAW registered?

S657 AAW is a 2007 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 10 April 2007.

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