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VA08 DLF

2008 Yamaha XTZ660

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,778 mi
Last recorded37,778 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XTZ66019,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 DLF
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ660
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 37,778 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 37,756 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2024 33,829 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 30,540 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 29,043 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 26,842 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 23,101 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 20,488 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 18,983 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 17,632 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 15,741 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2014 13,716 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 11,969 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 9,093 miles

Offside Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 9,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 5,523 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XTZ660?

Based on 3,411 MOT tests across 415 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
1,033
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
suspension bush has excessive free play 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
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VA08 DLF is a 2008 Yamaha XTZ660 in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XTZ660 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 19,865 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 XTZ660 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA08 DLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XTZ660 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha XTZ660 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VA08 DLF is a 2008 Yamaha XTZ660, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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