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WF08 FYM

2008 Yamaha XT 660 R

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,543 mi
Last recorded21,543 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT 660 R12,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 FYM
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 R
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 21,543 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 21,543 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 21,113 miles

Rear Cush drive unit has play

Fail 4 Feb 2022 21,075 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 20,797 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 20,699 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 20,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 20,258 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 19,711 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 19,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 19,958 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,436 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 17,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 16,168 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 11,227 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 11,227 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 11,918 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 11,914 miles

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

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

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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WF08 FYM is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 R in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF08 FYM, 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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WF08 FYM is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 R, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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