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YR08 MLE

2008 Yamaha XT660X

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,905 mi
Last recorded17,905 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT660X11,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 MLE
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660X
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 17,905 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 16,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 16,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 16,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 16,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 16,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

both tyre pressures very low. inflated for test.

Pass 25 Jul 2021 16,522 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 16,519 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working Both rear indictors not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 15,818 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 15,799 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 14,356 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 14,356 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 14,348 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 14,293 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 14,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 8,510 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 7,314 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 4,930 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 4,497 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 4,083 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 3,642 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 3,262 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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YR08 MLE is a 2008 Yamaha XT660X in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YR08 MLE, 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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YR08 MLE is a 2008 Yamaha XT660X, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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