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LK06 LHA

2006 Yamaha XT 660 R

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

44,211 mi
Last recorded44,211 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Yamaha XT 660 R11,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK06 LHA
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 R
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 44,211 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 44,201 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock when turning handlebars fully to the right (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 43,924 miles

Drive chain split link fitted.

Nearside Fork yoke deformed but serviceable steering stop (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush area. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 43,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drive chain play in rear sprocket damper area

drive chain split link fitted

front sprocket cover missing

Fail 25 May 2018 43,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drive chain play in rear sprocket damper area

drive chain split link fitted

front sprocket cover missing

Pass 25 Apr 2015 40,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 40,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 38,296 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 38,296 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 35,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 35,189 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

exhaust stud broken at cyl head

front tyre soft

Fail 14 Nov 2011 29,261 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight rear brake bind

the two rear bolts on the fronf mudguard mount are crossthreaded so are not insecure, but are not fully securing the mudguard

Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,261 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight rear brake bind

the two rear bolts on the fronf mudguard mount are crossthreaded so are not insecure, but are not fully securing the mudguard

Pass 22 Dec 2008 71,834 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 71,834 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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LK06 LHA is a 2006 Yamaha XT 660 R in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha XT 660 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 11,402 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 LK06 LHA, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha XT 660 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LK06 LHA is a 2006 Yamaha XT 660 R, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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