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LJ54 HLR

2004 Yamaha XT660R

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,824 mi
Last recorded32,824 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XT660R12,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 HLR
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 32,824 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 32,799 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 32,655 miles

rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2022 31,958 miles

Rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2021 30,181 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 28,713 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 26,586 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 21 Nov 2018 25,736 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 25,154 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 23,965 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 22,652 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 21,496 miles

rear indicators loose

Pass 28 Aug 2013 21,389 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 21,389 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 21,143 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

seat is deteriorated but secure

Fail 13 Aug 2011 21,132 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

seat is deteriorated but secure

Pass 16 Jun 2010 18,986 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 18,986 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,947 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 12,441 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 12,441 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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LJ54 HLR is a 2004 Yamaha XT660R in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ54 HLR, 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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LJ54 HLR is a 2004 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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