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SA08 LOW

2008 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,107 mi
Last recorded22,107 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XVS6509,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 LOW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 22,107 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 20,085 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 19,171 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 18,256 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 18,256 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 16,130 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 13,990 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 13,981 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 13,949 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 13,949 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 13,818 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 13,780 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 13,771 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 21 May 2014 13,668 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 13,497 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 13,159 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 12,425 miles

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

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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SA08 LOW 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 SA08 LOW, 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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SA08 LOW is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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