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OV08 YST

2008 Yamaha XT660X

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,779 mi
Last recorded16,779 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT660X11,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 YST
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660X
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 16,779 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 15,751 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 14,509 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 13,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 12,904 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 12,894 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 12,638 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 12,336 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 12,034 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 11,690 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 10,582 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 9,519 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 8,910 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 8,891 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2012 8,435 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 6,626 miles

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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OV08 YST is a 2008 Yamaha XT660X in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV08 YST, 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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What year was OV08 YST registered?

OV08 YST is a 2008 Yamaha XT660X, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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