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PN08 TLZ

2008 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,222 mi
Last recorded29,222 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XVS6509,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 TLZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 29,222 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 26,892 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 23,002 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Slight splits on tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2022 21,228 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 21,221 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 21,207 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 21,161 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 21,121 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 21,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 20,986 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2014 14,314 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 8,099 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 5,452 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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PN08 TLZ is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PN08 TLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN08 TLZ registered?

PN08 TLZ is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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