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F4 BAU

2008 Yamaha Xv

Red Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,991 mi
Last recorded37,991 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xv28,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 BAU
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 37,991 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 35,145 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 35,089 miles

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 35,089 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 34,342 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 33,999 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 33,999 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 32,954 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 31,843 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 31,847 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv?

Based on 3,425 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
443
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 11
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F4 BAU is a 2008 Yamaha Xv in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 28,653 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 Xv fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F4 BAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Xv is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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F4 BAU is a 2008 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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