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GP08 FKM

2008 Yamaha Xv 1900 A

Black Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,035 mi
Last recorded28,035 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xv 1900 A15,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 FKM
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1900 A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 28,035 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 27,838 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 27,503 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 27,401 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 27,401 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 25,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 25,203 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected intermittent operation (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 23,769 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 22,994 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 22,492 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 21,393 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 19,191 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 16,438 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,301 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 11,204 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv 1900 A?

Based on 1,900 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
767
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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GP08 FKM is a 2008 Yamaha Xv 1900 A in Black with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Xv 1900 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 15,298 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 Xv 1900 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP08 FKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv 1900 A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Xv 1900 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP08 FKM registered?

GP08 FKM is a 2008 Yamaha Xv 1900 A, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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