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WH05 VSH

2008 Yamaha XV1900

Black Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

53,166 mi
Last recorded53,166 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XV190019,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 VSH
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1900
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 53,166 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 49,943 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 43,192 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 38,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 38,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 33,781 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 31,990 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 24,558 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 19,688 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 13,203 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 10,148 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 6,127 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 5,062 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 4,693 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 4,213 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV1900?

Based on 957 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

91.1%
Pass Rate
1,114
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 3
reflector on motorcycle missing 3
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 2
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 1
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WH05 VSH is a 2008 Yamaha XV1900 in Black with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XV1900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 19,311 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV1900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WH05 VSH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV1900 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha XV1900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WH05 VSH registered?

WH05 VSH is a 2008 Yamaha XV1900, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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