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WA08 CVE

2008 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

17,531 mi
Last recorded17,531 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XVS6509,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 CVE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 17,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 17,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 17,428 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 16,884 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 14,702 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 12,436 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 12,436 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 11,894 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 11,876 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 9,696 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 9,561 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 7,691 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 7,681 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Insecure bracket for speedo drive

Pass 3 May 2013 7,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 6,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 5,214 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 5,214 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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WA08 CVE is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WA08 CVE, 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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WA08 CVE is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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