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YP08 UVG

2008 Yamaha XT 660 X

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,317 mi
Last recorded21,317 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT 660 X10,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 UVG
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 X
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 21,317 miles

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 20,025 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 19,652 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 19,537 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 19,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 19,314 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 16,924 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 16,613 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 15,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 14,740 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 14,728 miles

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

rear brake hose in sleeve

Pass 2 Jun 2015 14,554 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 13,368 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 13,368 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 13,159 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 13,159 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 11,637 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 9,205 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 6,245 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (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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YP08 UVG is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 X in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YP08 UVG, 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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What year was YP08 UVG registered?

YP08 UVG is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 X, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YP08 UVG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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