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VE08 HSC

2008 Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

12,819 mi
Last recorded12,819 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle7,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 HSC
MakeYamaha
ModelXf 50 Giggle
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 12,819 miles

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 14 Jun 2024 12,819 miles

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 14 Jun 2024 12,819 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 27 May 2023 12,819 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 12,223 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 12,223 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 May 2021 10,915 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 10,809 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 9,259 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 8,793 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 8,071 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 7,400 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 May 2015 6,340 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 May 2014 5,479 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 10 May 2014 5,449 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 May 2013 4,809 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 May 2012 3,918 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 3,872 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 12 May 2011 3,362 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle?

Based on 1,238 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
550
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 12
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 9
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 7
Headlamp aim too high 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
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VE08 HSC is a 2008 Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 7,628 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 Xf 50 Giggle fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE08 HSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE08 HSC registered?

VE08 HSC is a 2008 Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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