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R666 NVC

2008 Yamaha XT660R

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

13,084 mi
Last recorded13,084 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT660R11,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 NVC
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 13,084 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 13,046 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 12,933 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 12,852 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 12,625 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 12,463 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 12,096 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 11,384 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 11,384 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 8,807 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 8,641 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 7,297 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 5,795 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 5,471 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 5,029 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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R666 NVC is a 2008 Yamaha XT660R in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R666 NVC, 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 R666 NVC registered?

R666 NVC is a 2008 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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The MOT history for R666 NVC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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