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RX58 JXK

2008 Yamaha XT 660 R

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,845 mi
Last recorded85,845 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT 660 R12,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX58 JXK
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 R
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 85,845 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 85,146 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 84,279 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 83,621 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 83,620 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 83,618 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 83,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 82,421 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 82,421 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 81,001 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 77,927 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 70,464 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 63,084 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 63,084 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 56,511 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 56,468 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Lower Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 49,050 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 41,644 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 33,666 miles

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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RX58 JXK is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 R in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RX58 JXK, 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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RX58 JXK is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 R, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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