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DX08 ESV

2008 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

22,184 mi
Last recorded22,184 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XVS6509,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 ESV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 22,184 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 21,155 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 20,240 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 18,165 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 17,446 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 16,557 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 16,068 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 13,434 miles

no front mudgaurd fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 7,724 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 7,662 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 7,073 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 6,614 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 6,592 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 4,820 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 4,820 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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DX08 ESV is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DX08 ESV, 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 DX08 ESV registered?

DX08 ESV is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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