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DX08 OHY

2008 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,782 mi
Last recorded25,782 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XVS6509,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 OHY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 25,782 miles

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

front brake only just met requirment

Fail 10 May 2023 25,760 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake only just met requirment

Pass 3 May 2022 25,439 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 24,867 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 23,336 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 22,970 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 22,916 miles

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

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 21,970 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 21,970 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 20,406 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 17,962 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 17,962 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 9,595 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 9,495 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 887 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 839 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 519 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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DX08 OHY is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OHY, 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 OHY registered?

DX08 OHY is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is DX08 OHY safe to buy?

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