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YH08 WYU

2008 Yamaha XT 660 X

White Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,737 mi
Last recorded8,737 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT 660 X10,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 WYU
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 X
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 8,737 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 8,737 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 8,729 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 8,647 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded all spokes have slight corrosion (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded all spokes have slight corrosion (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 8,486 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2014 7,769 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 6,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 5,462 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 3,632 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 3,631 miles

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

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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YH08 WYU is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 X in White with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YH08 WYU, 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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YH08 WYU is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 X, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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