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WM08 PDY

2008 Yamaha XT660R

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,766 mi
Last recorded67,766 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT660R11,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 PDY
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2025 67,766 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 65,943 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 65,943 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front disc bent but not effecting brake effort

Pass 29 Aug 2023 63,527 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 60,511 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 58,121 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 58,121 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 56,608 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

gear lever very loose on gear change shaft

Fail 14 Aug 2020 56,549 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

gear lever very loose on gear change shaft

Pass 7 Aug 2019 52,677 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 47,832 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 45,121 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. 3 (4.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 45,121 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Horn control defective (1.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. 3 (4.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 May 2016 41,502 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 40,848 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,336 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 38,279 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 36,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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WM08 PDY is a 2008 Yamaha XT660R in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WM08 PDY, 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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WM08 PDY is a 2008 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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