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SN08 LWT

2008 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

14,066 mi
Last recorded14,066 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XVS6509,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 LWT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 14,066 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 13,348 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 13,277 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 12,755 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 12,080 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 11,552 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 11,552 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 7,811 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 3,637 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 3,568 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 3,126 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 2,897 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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SN08 LWT is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SN08 LWT, 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 SN08 LWT registered?

SN08 LWT is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is SN08 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN08 LWT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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