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HF08 RBY

2008 Yamaha XT660X

Purple Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,954 mi
Last recorded37,954 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT660X11,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 RBY
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660X
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 37,954 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 34,971 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 34,967 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 34,492 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 32,254 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 31,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 31,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 31,683 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 31,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 28,894 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 24,759 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 24,759 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 19,908 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 19,908 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 19,737 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 19,684 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 19,641 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,579 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 19,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,394 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT660X?

Based on 7,396 MOT tests across 744 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
744
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 117
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 31
wheel bearings have excessive free play 30
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HF08 RBY is a 2008 Yamaha XT660X in Purple with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XT660X models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 11,396 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 XT660X fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF08 RBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT660X typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha XT660X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF08 RBY is a 2008 Yamaha XT660X, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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