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NJ06 YPY

2006 Yamaha XT660R

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,244 mi
Last recorded48,244 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha XT660R13,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 YPY
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 48,244 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 48,139 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 47,566 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 46,642 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2018 45,342 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 45,341 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 44,116 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,727 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 42,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Feb 2014 39,074 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 33,804 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 28,579 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 23,071 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 17,305 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 13,271 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 13,271 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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NJ06 YPY is a 2006 Yamaha XT660R in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha XT660R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 13,694 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 NJ06 YPY, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha XT660R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NJ06 YPY registered?

NJ06 YPY is a 2006 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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