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YR08 MKE

2008 Yamaha XT

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,046 mi
Last recorded1,046 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT5,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 MKE
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2025 1,046 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment brake lever and reservoir loose on handlebars (1.1.15 (f))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators light intensity reduced led lamps fitted (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front switch gear loose

Pass 12 Jun 2024
Fail 12 Jun 2024

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 2,380 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 274 miles

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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YR08 MKE is a 2008 Yamaha XT in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YR08 MKE, 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 YR08 MKE registered?

YR08 MKE is a 2008 Yamaha XT, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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