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HW08 AHJ

2008 Yamaha XT 660 X

White Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,802 mi
Last recorded20,802 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT 660 X10,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 AHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 X
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 20,802 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 18,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 18,568 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear cush drive rubbers worn

Pass 21 Jul 2023 17,270 miles

Rear Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 15,001 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 15,001 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 13,040 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 11,656 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 11,565 miles

Rear Wheel hub excessively worn drive rubbers and bearing (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 9,638 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 7,991 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 7,991 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 7,401 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 7,401 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 6,633 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 6,078 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 5,488 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 5,123 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 4,882 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 2,396 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT 660 X?

Based on 7,997 MOT tests across 810 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
810
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 112
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 35
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 30
reflector on motorcycle missing 24
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HW08 AHJ is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 X in White with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XT 660 X models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 10,064 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 XT 660 X fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW08 AHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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HW08 AHJ is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 X, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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