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AY05 BUW

2005 Yamaha XT 660 R

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,238 mi
Last recorded4,238 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT 660 R12,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 BUW
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2010 4,238 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 4,238 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 3,428 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 2,813 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT 660 R?

Based on 4,304 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
761
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 35
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 19
Drive chain worn to excess 13
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AY05 BUW is a 2005 Yamaha XT 660 R in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XT 660 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 12,504 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 XT 660 R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY05 BUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AY05 BUW registered?

AY05 BUW is a 2005 Yamaha XT 660 R, first registered on 23 April 2005.

Is AY05 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 BUW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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