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EX08 YVU

2008 Yamaha Xv 1900 A

Black Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,861 mi
Last recorded30,861 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xv 1900 A15,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 YVU
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1900 A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 30,861 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 30,832 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 30,802 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 30,586 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 29,955 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 29,283 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 28,834 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 27,214 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 25,533 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 25,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,285 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 23,063 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 21,029 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 19,253 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 18,460 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 14,759 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv 1900 A?

Based on 1,900 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
767
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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EX08 YVU is a 2008 Yamaha Xv 1900 A in Black with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Xv 1900 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 15,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xv 1900 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX08 YVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv 1900 A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Xv 1900 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX08 YVU registered?

EX08 YVU is a 2008 Yamaha Xv 1900 A, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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