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HX08 YDO

2008 Yamaha XT660R

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,576 mi
Last recorded76,576 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT660R11,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 YDO
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 76,576 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 74,797 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 72,913 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 69,111 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 63,983 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 57,709 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,706 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 43,447 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 38,134 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 31,851 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 25,922 miles

front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 28 Apr 2015 25,901 miles

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

front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 12 May 2014 20,613 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 20,555 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2013 12,165 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 11,495 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 10,065 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 10,065 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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HX08 YDO is a 2008 Yamaha XT660R in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HX08 YDO, 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 HX08 YDO registered?

HX08 YDO is a 2008 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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