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WG58 BXJ

2008 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,679 mi
Last recorded10,679 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XVS6509,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG58 BXJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 10,679 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 8,209 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 8,170 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 8,164 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 7,985 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 7,972 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 7,960 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 7,870 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 7,870 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 7,422 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 6,034 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 5,515 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 4,856 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 3,848 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 3,848 miles

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)

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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WG58 BXJ is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG58 BXJ, 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 WG58 BXJ registered?

WG58 BXJ is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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