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AE08 MWJ

2008 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

19,443 mi
Last recorded19,443 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XVS6509,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 MWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 19,443 miles

Rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2025 19,434 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2023 19,168 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 18,164 miles

Front and rear tyres starting to perish

Throttle cable worn/damaged.

Throttle tube worn

Pass 27 Aug 2021 16,499 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 16,499 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 15,853 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 13,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 9,672 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 9,644 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 9,304 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 9,304 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 8,815 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 8,123 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 8,123 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 7,265 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 4,580 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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AE08 MWJ is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 9,840 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 AE08 MWJ, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE08 MWJ registered?

AE08 MWJ is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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