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WR58 VWJ

2008 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

23,871 mi
Last recorded23,871 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XVS6509,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR58 VWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 23,871 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 23,586 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 23,586 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 22,726 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 22,271 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 22,268 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 21,937 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 21,937 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 21,539 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 19,417 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 15,883 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 13,079 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 10,680 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 8,646 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 8,646 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 6,838 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 6,838 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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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WR58 VWJ is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WR58 VWJ, 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 WR58 VWJ registered?

WR58 VWJ is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 December 2008.

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