How much is a used Yamaha XSR700 worth?

A 2023 Yamaha XSR700 in good condition with around 9,000 miles is worth roughly £5,400 (typical range £4,900–£5,950). Dealer asking prices sit higher than private sales, and a full service history, no crash damage and an unbroken theft record are what hold a bike at the top of its range.

How quickly does the Yamaha XSR700 depreciate?

The Yamaha XSR700 loses about 28% of its value over the first three years, against a 25–32% norm for bikes and 40–50% for cars. These figures are specific to this model rather than a shared default, though they remain indicative estimates rather than a measured sample of sale prices.

Can you ride the Yamaha XSR700 on an A2 licence?

Only if restricted. The Yamaha XSR700 is an unrestricted category A machine as sold, but it can be restricted to A2 limits. A restricted example is worth checking carefully — the paperwork matters to insurers, and a derestricted bike on an A2 licence is not road legal.

How much does it cost to insure a Yamaha XSR700?

Expect around £900 a year to insure a Yamaha XSR700, typically £650–£1,300. That assumes Age 30, 3yrs NCB, suburban postcode. London postcodes (E, N, SE, NW, SW) and riders under 25 push £1100-£1500. It sits in motorcycle insurance group 11 of 17. Bike premiums move far more on licence tier, rider age and postcode than car premiums do, so treat this as a starting point rather than a quote.

What goes wrong on a used Yamaha XSR700?

The wear and failure points we track for the Yamaha XSR700 are: cam chain tensioner (around 10k-20k mi (pre-2018 units), £140); regulator/rectifier (around 20k-40k mi, £180); throttle position sensor (around 25k+ mi, £90). We don't publish a reliability score for bikes — the MOT dataset behind our car scores doesn't support one at model level — so treat these as the specific things to inspect rather than a verdict. A full service history and a fresh MOT without advisories remain the best protection.

What does a Yamaha XSR700 cost to run?

Expect around 55 mpg, about £396 a year in fuel or energy, £320 for an annual service, £240 a pair for tyres every 8,000 miles, £220 for a chain and sprockets every 15,000 miles. Figures assume 3,000 miles a year, the UK average from DfT travel and traffic statistics, and current DESNZ pump prices. The cost-of-ownership table on the profile breaks this down per year and per mile.

Is the Yamaha XSR700 likely to be stolen?

The Yamaha XSR700 is a high theft target. Popular, light, easy to ride away. Ground anchor + disc lock + chain essential in any London postcode. Theft is concentrated in E, N, SE, NW, SW, M postcode areas. A Thatcham-approved chain and ground anchor, a disc lock and a tracker are what insurers look for, and secure overnight storage moves a premium more than almost anything else.

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Modern classicLicense A (Unrestricted)800/yr UK

Yamaha XSR700

Yamaha's retro-styled middleweight — the MT-07's twin-cylinder engine and chassis in heritage clothing. Launched 2016, lightly refreshed in 2022 with sharper looks and updated dash. UK buyers love it because you get the MT-07's beloved CP2 parallel-twin (the same 689cc engine that powers Yamaha's best-selling A2 bike) wrapped in styling that doesn't look like a Power Ranger costume. Power is honest — 73.4 PS is plenty for B-road blasts without being so much you'll bin it. Easy to ride, easy to A2-restrict, and easy to live with. The compromise is suspension — fine for solo riding, less so two-up over potholes.

Engine: 689 cc
Power: 73.4 PS
Weight: 186 kg
Seat height: 835 mm
A2 licence: Restrictable

The short version

44/100

Forecourt score

Value 55 · Insurance 38 · Theft 35

The Yamaha XSR700 holds its value about as well as most bikes (around 28% lost over three years, against the 25-32% bike norm) and is expensive to insure (group 11). Theft risk is high. It can be restricted for an A2 licence.

A bike-specific blend of value retention, insurance and theft risk (weighted 40/35/25). Bikes carry no MOT reliability data, so reliability isn't scored. Higher is better.

Variant: XSR700

Engine

Petrol · 689cc

Power

73.4 ps

Torque

67 Nm

Weight

186 kg

Seat

835 mm

Transmission

6-speed manual

Economy

55 mpg

License

A2 restrictable

Tell us about the one you're looking at

Year of registration2023

20162026

Mileage on the clock9,000 mi

0Expected: 9,00060k

Conditiongood

PoorFairGoodExcellent

Tidy and well looked-after for its age — the typical clean bike.

Estimated market value

£5,422

Range £4,880 – £5,964

HIGH CONFIDENCE

When new (2023)£7,530

Age-based value£5,422

Mileage adjustment+£0

Condition adjustment+£0

Holding value

Bikes hold value far better than cars — typical motorcycle 3-year depreciation is 25–32%, against cars' 40–50%. Some bikes (Hayabusa, Gold Wing, classic Z1000) actually appreciate in the 7–15 year zone as cult demand outstrips supply.

New

£8,000

At 5 years

—

At 10 years

—

Value loss by phase

Each band shows the share of original value lost during that window — not cumulative. Appreciation (green, marked +X% gained) is real for bikes that develop cult status.

Years 0–3First-owner depreciation28% lost

Years 3–7Used-market sweet spot14% lost

Years 7–15Stable / vintage-cult zone15% lost

After year 3: 72% retainedAfter year 7: 58% retainedAfter year 15: 43% retained

UK new price by year

How we estimate this

These figures are specific to this model rather than a shared default, but they are indicative estimates and not yet derived from a recorded sample of UK sale prices. Bike residuals depend heavily on theft history, service-stamp count and crash-damage signatures. Figures assume a clean, fully-stamped example.

What it costs to own

Over

Indicative running costs at 3,000 miles a year — the UK average from DfT travel and traffic statistics. Chain-drive bikes carry a chain/sprocket consumable line; tax (typically £25–£100/yr) and depreciation are excluded — see the section above for value retention.

3-year total

£2,640

Per year

£880

Per mile

£0.29

Servicing£960

Tyres (pair)£270

Chain & sprockets£132

MOT£90

Fuel / energy£1,188

Service costs assume independent specialist labour and OE parts. Tyre intervals reflect typical UK road riding — track-day usage burns through rear tyres in <2,000 miles. Fuel uses the variant MPG at the current DESNZ pump price of £1.60/L (week commencing 03/08/2026). Electric bikes are costed from battery capacity and published range at the current domestic electricity price; where a bike has no published range we show no energy line rather than guess. Lower-mileage riders see proportionally lower totals; higher-mileage commuters pay roughly linearly more.

Estimated insurance

Group 11 of 17 (high — performance) · Comprehensive · 5 yr NCB

Indicative annual comprehensive premiums for this bike. Bike insurance is far more sensitive to licence tier and rider age than cars — pick the combination closest to your circumstances.

Licence

Age

No-claims bonus

5 years

0 yearsBaseline: 5 years15+

Risk profile

Estimated annual premium · typical, age 30-39

£900/ year

Roughly £75 per month

Typical

Suburban postcode, 3+ years NCB, standard security (Thatcham chain + disc lock), no recent claims.

Age band	Lower risk	Typical	Higher risk
Age 17-21	£1,485	£1,980	£2,772
Age 22-29	£911	£1,215	£1,701
Age 30-39Selected	£675	£900	£1,260
Age 40-49	£594	£792	£1,109
Age 50+	£540	£720	£1,008

How we estimate this

Premiums combine licence tier, rider age, no-claims bonus and a risk-profile multiplier on top of a bike-specific baseline. Bike insurance is materially more sensitive to licence tier (CBT / A1 / A2 / A) than car insurance, and young riders pay considerably more than older riders even on the same machine. Always get individual quotes before buying.

Theft risk

Bike-specific · Met Police + insurance reporting

UK bike theft rates are an order of magnitude higher than car theft. Nakeds and supersports lose more to professional gangs; large adventure bikes and tourers are statistically much safer.

Theft risk score · 1 to 4

3/4High risk

1 — Low2 — Medium3 — High4 — Very high

High risk

Frequent theft target — appears regularly on UK police hot-lists, especially in London. Expect insurers to demand Thatcham chain + ground anchor + disc lock; tracker can knock 10–15% off premium.

Theft hotspot postcodes

ENSENWSWM

Postcode prefixes only; full London hot zone runs across E, N, NW, SE, SW, W boroughs depending on the model.

What this means for you

Popular, light, easy to ride away. Ground anchor + disc lock + chain essential in any London postcode.

How we set this band

Bands derived from Met Police bike-theft reporting (most-stolen lists) cross-referenced with insurance industry underwriting data. Model + postcode are the two biggest factors in motorcycle theft risk in the UK, materially more than vehicle value.

What goes wrong

5 known issues · sorted by severity

Documented failure modes from UK owner forums, dealer service bulletins, and aggregated mechanic feedback. Mileages are approximate — different riders see different intervals depending on use and maintenance. Always address "high"-severity items before resale.

High severity

Medium

Low / cosmetic

Severity	Part / issue	Typical mileage	Cost
medium	Cam chain tensioner Rattle on cold start. TSB-fixed on later cars; check service history. 10k-20k mi (pre-2018 units)	10k-20k mi (pre-2018 units)	£140
medium	Regulator/rectifier Stator output fries the R/R. Yamaha pattern — common on MT-07 line too. 20k-40k mi	20k-40k mi	£180
low	Throttle position sensor Erratic idle. Cheap fix, easy diagnosis with engine code reader. 25k+ mi	25k+ mi	£90
low	Wheel bearings UK winter salt accelerates failure. 25k-30k mi	25k-30k mi	£70 per wheel
low	Fork seal leaks Standard wear item — clean stanchions monthly. 30k+ mi	30k+ mi	£120

How we score severity

High — strands the bike or causes consequential damage if left. Medium — service item that affects ride quality or risks failure. Low — cosmetic or minor inconvenience. Costs are independent-specialist UK rates for parts and labour together; main dealer prices typically run 30–50% higher.

Safety recalls

Manufacturers occasionally issue safety recalls to fix a fault free of charge. You can check whether the Yamaha XSR700, or your exact vehicle, has any outstanding recalls on the official DVSA service.

Check on GOV.UK

Opens the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency recall checker. Choose the make, model and year of manufacture — no registration needed.

Variant comparison

XSR700

New: £8,000Fuel/yr: £3963yr depreciation: %

The default — sole variant. A2-restrictable middleweight retro. Best buy in 2018+ form once the cam chain tensioner TSB had been applied.

Known issues

Cam chain tensioner rattle on pre-2018 units (TSB applies)
Regulator/rectifier failures (Yamaha pattern, ~20-40k mi)
Wheel bearing wear from UK weather

Strengths

+MT-07's proven CP2 engine — torquey, charismatic, reliable
+A2-restrictable (47kW limit) so it grows with new riders
+Tank-shape and seat make it comfortable for taller riders than the MT-07 sibling
+Classic styling without the maintenance overhead of an actual classic
+Wide aftermarket support — bars, exhausts, screens, soft luggage

Watch-outs

−Suspension is basic for spirited riding or two-up loads
−Higher theft risk in London postcodes (popular, easy to steal)
−Stock seat hard on rides over 90 minutes

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Yamaha XSR700, answered from the data

How much is a used Yamaha XSR700 worth?: A 2023 Yamaha XSR700 in good condition with around 9,000 miles is worth roughly £5,400 (typical range £4,900–£5,950). Dealer asking prices sit higher than private sales, and a full service history, no crash damage and an unbroken theft record are what hold a bike at the top of its range.
How quickly does the Yamaha XSR700 depreciate?: The Yamaha XSR700 loses about 28% of its value over the first three years, against a 25–32% norm for bikes and 40–50% for cars. These figures are specific to this model rather than a shared default, though they remain indicative estimates rather than a measured sample of sale prices.
Can you ride the Yamaha XSR700 on an A2 licence?: Only if restricted. The Yamaha XSR700 is an unrestricted category A machine as sold, but it can be restricted to A2 limits. A restricted example is worth checking carefully — the paperwork matters to insurers, and a derestricted bike on an A2 licence is not road legal.
How much does it cost to insure a Yamaha XSR700?: Expect around £900 a year to insure a Yamaha XSR700, typically £650–£1,300. That assumes Age 30, 3yrs NCB, suburban postcode. London postcodes (E, N, SE, NW, SW) and riders under 25 push £1100-£1500. It sits in motorcycle insurance group 11 of 17. Bike premiums move far more on licence tier, rider age and postcode than car premiums do, so treat this as a starting point rather than a quote.
What goes wrong on a used Yamaha XSR700?: The wear and failure points we track for the Yamaha XSR700 are: cam chain tensioner (around 10k-20k mi (pre-2018 units), £140); regulator/rectifier (around 20k-40k mi, £180); throttle position sensor (around 25k+ mi, £90). We don't publish a reliability score for bikes — the MOT dataset behind our car scores doesn't support one at model level — so treat these as the specific things to inspect rather than a verdict. A full service history and a fresh MOT without advisories remain the best protection.
What does a Yamaha XSR700 cost to run?: Expect around 55 mpg, about £396 a year in fuel or energy, £320 for an annual service, £240 a pair for tyres every 8,000 miles, £220 for a chain and sprockets every 15,000 miles. Figures assume 3,000 miles a year, the UK average from DfT travel and traffic statistics, and current DESNZ pump prices. The cost-of-ownership table on the profile breaks this down per year and per mile.
Is the Yamaha XSR700 likely to be stolen?: The Yamaha XSR700 is a high theft target. Popular, light, easy to ride away. Ground anchor + disc lock + chain essential in any London postcode. Theft is concentrated in E, N, SE, NW, SW, M postcode areas. A Thatcham-approved chain and ground anchor, a disc lock and a tracker are what insurers look for, and secure overnight storage moves a premium more than almost anything else.

Answers are generated from this bike's Forecourt data — curated specifications, our valuation model and the week's DESNZ fuel and energy prices — and update with the weekly data refresh.