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LA08 PVP

2008 Yamaha XT 660 X

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,409 mi
Last recorded15,409 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT 660 X10,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 PVP
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 X
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 15,409 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 14,872 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 13,873 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 12,954 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 12,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 12,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 11,116 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 10,259 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 9,176 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 8,705 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 8,132 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 6,903 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 6,009 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 5,255 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 5,235 miles

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

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

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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LA08 PVP is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 X in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LA08 PVP, 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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What year was LA08 PVP registered?

LA08 PVP is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 X, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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