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GR08 VCD

2008 Yamaha XT660R

Black Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,691 mi
Last recorded14,691 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT660R11,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 VCD
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 14,691 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 12,528 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 12,528 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

rear sprocket cush drive worn

Pass 15 Jul 2017 10,436 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive bearing (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 8,003 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 7,948 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 28,390 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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GR08 VCD is a 2008 Yamaha XT660R in Black with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GR08 VCD, 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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What year was GR08 VCD registered?

GR08 VCD is a 2008 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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