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LD08 UOG

2008 Yamaha XT 660 R

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,406 mi
Last recorded33,406 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT 660 R12,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 UOG
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 R
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 33,406 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 32,535 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 29,982 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 27,077 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 23,132 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 23,132 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 20,752 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 18,788 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 16,188 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 15,673 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 15,168 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 14,182 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 13,063 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 13,063 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 11,698 miles

front tyre is slightly perished on sidewalls

rear suspension is partially seized (has a dry joint)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 9,866 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 6,339 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 6,339 miles

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

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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LD08 UOG is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 R in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD08 UOG, 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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What year was LD08 UOG registered?

LD08 UOG is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 R, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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