CarVerify

Free Car Check

SA08 VLM

2008 Yamaha XT

Black Petrol 660cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,165 mi
Last recorded6,165 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT5,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 VLM
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2025 6,165 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 5,893 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 5,679 miles

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 5,571 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 5,416 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 5,192 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 5,042 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 4,883 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 4,663 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 4,427 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 4,140 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 4,055 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 3,564 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 3,357 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 2,103 miles

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
Full Yamaha XT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SA08 VLM is a 2008 Yamaha XT in Black with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA08 VLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SA08 VLM?

You can check the full history of SA08 VLM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SA08 VLM registered?

SA08 VLM is a 2008 Yamaha XT, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is SA08 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 VLM shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA08 VLM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SA08 VLM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.