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FN08 ABU

2008 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,995 mi
Last recorded10,995 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XVS6509,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 ABU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 10,995 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 10,834 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 10,686 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 10,326 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 10,105 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 10,105 miles

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 9,840 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 9,840 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 9,587 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 9,587 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Central Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 9 May 2016 8,826 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 8,747 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 8,414 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 8,414 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 6,765 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 6,470 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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FN08 ABU is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN08 ABU, 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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FN08 ABU is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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