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BU04 YEX

2004 Yamaha XT660R

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

26,855 mi
Last recorded26,855 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XT660R12,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YEX
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 26,855 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 26,840 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 26,817 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 26,795 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 26,739 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 26,727 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 26,714 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 26,611 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 26,426 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 26,376 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 26,321 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 26,203 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,148 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 26,067 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 25,455 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 22,651 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 22,651 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 21,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Dec 2007 17,057 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT660R?

Based on 5,095 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
819
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 38
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
wheel bearings have excessive free play 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
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BU04 YEX is a 2004 Yamaha XT660R in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha XT660R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 12,824 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT660R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 YEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT660R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha XT660R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU04 YEX registered?

BU04 YEX is a 2004 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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