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MW08 TMW

2008 Yamaha Xmax

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,324 mi
Last recorded24,324 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xmax12,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 TMW
MakeYamaha
ModelXmax
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 24,324 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 21,775 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 21,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 17,672 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 17,601 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 13,708 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 13,708 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 10,109 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 3,403 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 3,403 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xmax?

Based on 1,123 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
1,622
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 9
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 9
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MW08 TMW is a 2008 Yamaha Xmax in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Xmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 12,790 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 Xmax fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW08 TMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xmax typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Xmax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MW08 TMW is a 2008 Yamaha Xmax, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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