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AY05 BUV

2005 Yamaha XT 660 X

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

24,421 mi
Last recorded24,421 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT 660 X13,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 BUV
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 X
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 24,421 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 24,285 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 24,265 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 24,253 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 24,182 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 24,415 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 23,315 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 21,768 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 20,306 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2016 19,256 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 16,917 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 16,057 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2014 16,057 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 15,977 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 15,776 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 4,359 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 10,258 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 4,452 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT 660 X?

Based on 7,997 MOT tests across 810 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
810
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 112
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 35
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 30
reflector on motorcycle missing 24
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AY05 BUV is a 2005 Yamaha XT 660 X in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XT 660 X models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 13,254 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT 660 X fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY05 BUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT 660 X typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha XT 660 X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY05 BUV registered?

AY05 BUV is a 2005 Yamaha XT 660 X, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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The MOT history for AY05 BUV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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