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VO08 BYS

2008 Yamaha XT660R

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,414 mi
Last recorded19,414 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT660R11,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BYS
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 19,414 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 19,410 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 14,565 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 7,919 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 6,953 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 6,697 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 6,697 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 6,602 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 6,066 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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VO08 BYS is a 2008 Yamaha XT660R in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO08 BYS, 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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VO08 BYS is a 2008 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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