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CV08 UWA

2008 Yamaha XT 660 R

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

14,831 mi
Last recorded14,831 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT 660 R12,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 UWA
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 R
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 14,831 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 14,631 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 14,476 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 14,279 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 13,828 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 13,760 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 16,580 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 13,580 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 12,861 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 12,861 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 12,066 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 11,962 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 10,865 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 9,139 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 6,939 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 5,814 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 653 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT 660 R?

Based on 4,304 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
761
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 35
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 19
Drive chain worn to excess 13
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CV08 UWA is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 R in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XT 660 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,324 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT 660 R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV08 UWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT 660 R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha XT 660 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CV08 UWA is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 R, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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