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WP57 XAZ

2008 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,577 mi
Last recorded44,577 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XVS6509,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 XAZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 44,577 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 38,179 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 29,783 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 18,153 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 7,015 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 6,977 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame and Swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Minor Oil leak on rear shaft

Pass 23 Jan 2021 6,574 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 6,387 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 6,361 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 5,959 miles

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

Rear Rear shock has slightly reduced damping effect.

Pass 23 Jan 2018 5,516 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 5,068 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 4,728 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 4,728 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 4,242 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 3,777 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 3,369 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 2,930 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 2,122 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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WP57 XAZ is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WP57 XAZ, 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 WP57 XAZ registered?

WP57 XAZ is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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