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WF08 YMS

2008 Yamaha XT

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

24,265 mi
Last recorded24,265 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT5,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 YMS
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 24,265 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 21,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 19,613 miles

Front tyres worn to limit

Fail 23 May 2019 19,610 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front tyres worn to limit

Pass 3 May 2018 18,657 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 18,657 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 17,031 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 17,031 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released Front Brake Lever (1.3.1e)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 14,288 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 14,213 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 14,043 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 13,812 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 13,461 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 13,461 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 13,096 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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WF08 YMS is a 2008 Yamaha XT in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WF08 YMS, 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 WF08 YMS registered?

WF08 YMS is a 2008 Yamaha XT, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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