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VO08 BZA

2008 Yamaha XT660X

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,991 mi
Last recorded7,991 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT660X11,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BZA
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660X
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 7,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 May 2025 7,943 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2020 7,711 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 7,711 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 6,516 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 6,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 5,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 4,471 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 3,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 2,848 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 710 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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VO08 BZA is a 2008 Yamaha XT660X in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VO08 BZA, 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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VO08 BZA is a 2008 Yamaha XT660X, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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