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WU08 XFT

2008 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,314 mi
Last recorded34,314 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XVS6509,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 XFT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 34,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 28,570 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2019 28,566 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2018 17,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 12,562 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 8,744 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 8,730 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 8,577 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 8,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 7,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 7,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 5,489 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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WU08 XFT is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WU08 XFT, 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 WU08 XFT registered?

WU08 XFT is a 2008 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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