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FN57 FLA

2008 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,448 mi
Last recorded16,448 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XVS6509,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 FLA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 16,448 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 15,861 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 15,545 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 15,409 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 9,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 8,961 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 6,290 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 2,531 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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FN57 FLA is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FN57 FLA, 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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FN57 FLA is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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