2008 Yamaha XT 660 R 0.7L Petrol · SV08 FDK

The vehicle presents a generally stable maintenance profile, with the most recent MOT passed on 18 September 2025 at 22,352 miles. While the record shows two recent failures, these were limited to minor electrical and fitment issues rather than structural or mechanical degradation. The failure in August 2025 regarding position lamps and headlamp aim, and the August 2024 failure involving the horn, brake light switch, and drive chain locking device, suggest a pattern of neglected minor electrical components and basic component checks. These issues were rectified quickly, as evidenced by the subsequent clean passes. The mileage profile indicates very light usage for an 18-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 1,242 miles per year. The data shows significant periods of inactivity, such as the gap between 2015 and 2018 where mileage only increased by 121 miles. This low usage pattern often leads to component degradation through stagnation rather than wear. The jump from 14,333 miles in 2015 to 14,450 miles in 2018, followed by a steady but slow climb to 22,352 miles in 2025, confirms the vehicle has spent much of its life stationary. A prospective buyer should focus on components affected by long-term sitting. The 2020 test flagged a loose front wheel spoke, and the 2015 test noted front brake pads nearing the minimum limit, which warrants a thorough inspection of the braking system and wheel integrity. Because the motorcycle has been ridden so infrequently, you must inspect the fuel system for varnish, check the condition of all rubber hoses and seals for perishing, and examine the drive chain and sprockets for corrosion or seized links. The recent electrical failures suggest that checking the battery health and the integrity of the wiring loom is essential.