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HF08 RRV

2008 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,309 mi
Last recorded39,309 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XVS6509,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 RRV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 39,309 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 37,521 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 35,363 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 30,544 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 24,864 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 15,741 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 13,139 miles

Front Front tyre has slight perishing to both sidewalls.

Pass 11 May 2017 12,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 11,860 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 9,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 9,008 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 8,046 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2014 8,046 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 6,644 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 6,360 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 6,357 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 5,563 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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HF08 RRV is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF08 RRV, 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 HF08 RRV registered?

HF08 RRV is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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The MOT history for HF08 RRV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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