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WL57 LKM

2008 Yamaha XT 660 R

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,427 mi
Last recorded26,427 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT 660 R12,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 LKM
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 R
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 26,427 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 25,367 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 25,367 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 24,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 21,814 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 18,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 18,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 14,897 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 14,897 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 13,827 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 12,123 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,247 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 9,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 8,538 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 7,263 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 7,263 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 5,872 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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WL57 LKM is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 R in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WL57 LKM, 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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WL57 LKM is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 R, first registered on 9 February 2008.

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