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WN58 RKE

2008 Yamaha XT660R

White Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,763 mi
Last recorded51,763 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT660R11,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 RKE
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 51,763 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 51,123 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement in lower bush to frame and dog bone pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 51,123 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement in lower bush to frame and dog bone pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 49,210 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 48,044 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 46,472 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 44,290 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 44,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 42,641 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 42,637 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2016 39,104 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,908 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 23,168 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 15,252 miles

rear tyre has light perishing to tread.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 9,947 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Gear change loose

No plate cracked

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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WN58 RKE is a 2008 Yamaha XT660R in White with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WN58 RKE, 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 WN58 RKE registered?

WN58 RKE is a 2008 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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