Yamaha Yfm 660 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Yamaha Yfm 660 car check
Is the Yamaha Yfm 660 reliable? We analysed 2,349 real MOT tests across 318 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Yfm 660 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, obligatory mirror missing and registration plate missing. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Yfm 660.
Yamaha Yfm 660 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Yfm 660. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Yfm 660 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Yfm 660 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Yfm 660 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Yamaha Yfm 660 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Yamaha Yfm 660 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Yfm 660 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Yfm 660 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Yfm 660 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 65 | 81.5% | 740 | 1,490 | 2,457 |
| 2006 | 358 | 79.3% | 643 | 1,856 | 5,580 |
| 2005 | 1,336 | 83.8% | 414 | 1,906 | 6,275 |
| 2004 | 269 | 87.0% | 496 | 1,888 | 6,133 |
| 2003 | 138 | 82.6% | 422 | 1,650 | 6,730 |
| 2002 | 62 | 79.0% | 595 | 2,410 | 4,400 |
How Long Does a Yamaha Yfm 660 Last?
Based on 318 Yamaha Yfm 660 vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Yfm 660 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Yfm 660 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Yamaha Yfm 660
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.0% MOT pass rate from 269 tests
79.0% MOT pass rate from 62 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Yfm 660 is 2004, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.0% across 269 tests. The 2002 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha Yfm 660 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Yfm 660 THIS CAR | 83.3% | 2,349 | 1,886 mi | 23 yrs |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 86.5% | 175,313 | 16,232 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha FZS600 | 85% | 157,659 | 22,466 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha XJR1300 | 88.8% | 107,128 | 16,836 mi | 27 yrs |
| Harley Davidson Vrscdx Night Rod Special | 89.3% | 937 | 9,068 mi | 20 yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Yfm 660 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Yamaha Yfm 660 has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.3% across 2,349 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Yamaha Yfm 660 are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (63 recorded failures), obligatory mirror missing (50), and registration plate missing (49). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Yamaha Yfm 660 owner drives around 278 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Yamaha Yfm 660 models stay on UK roads for around 23 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.