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WA08 ULS

2008 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,196 mi
Last recorded10,196 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XVS6509,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 ULS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 10,196 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 10,067 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 8,504 miles

Brake light switch requires adjustment

Pass 9 Feb 2022 5,388 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 4,295 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 4,287 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged exhaust out let on brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 4,287 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged exhaust out let on brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 990 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 562 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 1 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 1 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ULS is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ULS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA08 ULS registered?

WA08 ULS is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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The MOT history for WA08 ULS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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