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WA08 LFT

2008 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,604 mi
Last recorded16,604 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XVS6509,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 LFT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 16,604 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 15,162 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 14,265 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 13,451 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 12,432 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 10,991 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 9,690 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 8,413 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 6,768 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 5,250 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 1,343 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 1,334 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 1,316 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 1,286 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 1,250 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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WA08 LFT is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WA08 LFT, 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 WA08 LFT registered?

WA08 LFT is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is WA08 LFT safe to buy?

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