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HY08 ERZ

2008 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere

Black Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,308 mi
Last recorded66,308 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere19,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 ERZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 Z Tenere
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 66,308 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 66,278 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose on cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 65,844 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 65,555 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 65,505 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 61,505 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 61,138 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 61,138 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 25 May 2017 51,886 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 43,061 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 43,061 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 34,883 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 32,258 miles

Chain rusty

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 26,938 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 20,284 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 17,769 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 17,769 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere?

Based on 6,751 MOT tests across 745 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
1,287
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
745
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Footrest missing 11
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HY08 ERZ is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere in Black with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 19,475 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 Z Tenere fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY08 ERZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was HY08 ERZ registered?

HY08 ERZ is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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