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VK08 KTG

2008 Yamaha XT 660 X

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,119 mi
Last recorded20,119 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT 660 X10,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 KTG
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 X
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 20,119 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 20,071 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 19,738 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 19,313 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 17,473 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 16,876 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 16,873 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling REAR AXLE ADJUSTED INCORRECTLY (2.4 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear NAIL IN REAR TYRE

Pass 24 Jun 2019 16,691 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 16,686 miles

Offside Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned TO THE RIGHT (2.4 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 15,869 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 7 Jul 2017 15,866 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess rear sprocket carrier bearing worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Indicator switch insecure kill switch side (1.5.4)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jul 2016 15,516 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 15,002 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 15,002 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 14,497 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 13,217 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 11,276 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2011 11,200 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT 660 X?

Based on 7,997 MOT tests across 810 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
810
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 112
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 35
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 30
reflector on motorcycle missing 24
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VK08 KTG is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 X in Blue 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 X models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 10,064 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 X fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK08 KTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT 660 X typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha XT 660 X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK08 KTG registered?

VK08 KTG is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 X, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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