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HF08 VHV

2008 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,833 mi
Last recorded19,833 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XVS6509,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 VHV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 19,833 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 19,513 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim n/s bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 18,928 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim N/S of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front forks encased by trims

Front wheel spindle covered by trims

Fail 21 Feb 2023 18,928 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted n/s of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front forks encased by trims

Front wheel spindle covered by trims

Pass 5 Mar 2022 17,981 miles

front forks encased in chrome covers

front wheel spindle fixings covered by chrome covers

Pass 10 Jun 2019 16,607 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 16,236 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 15,684 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 15,684 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 15,003 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 15,003 miles

Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Pass 15 May 2015 11,327 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 11,004 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 10,282 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 7,238 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 5,035 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 4,780 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 VHV 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 82.4%.

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 HF08 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

HF08 VHV is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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