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WV08 UPG

2008 Yamaha XT 660 X

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,604 mi
Last recorded22,604 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT 660 X10,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 UPG
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 X
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 22,604 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 22,395 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 22,393 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 22,099 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 21,850 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 20,382 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 20,372 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 19,753 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 19,022 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 19,009 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2013 16,137 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 14,963 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 14,963 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,126 miles

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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WV08 UPG is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 X in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WV08 UPG, 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.

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WV08 UPG is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 X, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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