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YY08 UAO

2008 Yamaha XT 660 X

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,065 mi
Last recorded39,065 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT 660 X10,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 UAO
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 X
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 39,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 39,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 38,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 38,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 38,390 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 38,390 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,872 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 23,598 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 16,135 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 16,106 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 9,139 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 9,139 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 7,025 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 7,004 miles

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

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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YY08 UAO 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 64.3%.

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 YY08 UAO, 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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YY08 UAO is a 2008 Yamaha XT 660 X, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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