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RA08 CYX

2008 Yamaha XT

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT5,003 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 CYX
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026
Pass 30 Oct 2024 1,496 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering speedo (2.1.4 (e))

Nearside Front footrest bent

speedo insecure could foul steering

tyre pressures low

Pass 17 Oct 2023 1,496 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 1,496 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 1,496 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 1,496 miles

Brake performance not tested front caliper loose, bolt missing. (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2021 1 miles

Offside Front Upper Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT?

Based on 9,195 MOT tests across 1,322 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
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RA08 CYX is a 2008 Yamaha XT in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 5,003 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA08 CYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha XT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RA08 CYX registered?

RA08 CYX is a 2008 Yamaha XT, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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