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FY08 HJO

2008 Yamaha XT660R

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,495 mi
Last recorded2,495 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT660R11,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 HJO
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 2,495 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 2,495 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 1,740 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 1,459 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 410 miles

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

front tyre slightly split

Pass 15 Sep 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019
Fail 18 Jul 2019

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018

Front tyre perished

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre perished

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 59,390 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,129 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 55,003 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,537 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,572 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,346 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 36,346 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 28,729 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,045 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT660R?

Based on 5,095 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
819
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 38
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
wheel bearings have excessive free play 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
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FY08 HJO is a 2008 Yamaha XT660R in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XT660R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 11,727 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 XT660R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY08 HJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT660R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha XT660R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY08 HJO is a 2008 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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