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PO56 TYB

2006 Yamaha XT 660 R

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

35,066 mi
Last recorded35,066 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Yamaha XT 660 R11,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 TYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 R
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 35,066 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively FRONT AND REAR SLIGHT BINDING (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 34,663 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 34,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 34,010 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 34,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 28,858 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 27,376 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 27,362 miles

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

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

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

rear chain adjuster plates loose

Pass 31 Jan 2015 23,316 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 17,719 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 16,152 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 16,152 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 14,213 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 14,213 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 12,651 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 12,651 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 10,267 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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PO56 TYB is a 2006 Yamaha XT 660 R in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PO56 TYB, 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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What year was PO56 TYB registered?

PO56 TYB is a 2006 Yamaha XT 660 R, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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