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RX05 VBB

2005 Yamaha XT 660 R

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,273 mi
Last recorded5,273 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT 660 R12,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 VBB
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 5,273 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 5,179 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 5,065 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 5,001 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 4,929 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 4,758 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 4,695 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 4,478 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 4,454 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 4,409 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 4,409 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 4,212 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 3,981 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 3,981 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 3,629 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 3,160 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 2,426 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 2,426 miles

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

tyre pressures low

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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RX05 VBB is a 2005 Yamaha XT 660 R in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XT 660 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 12,504 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 RX05 VBB, 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 21 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 RX05 VBB registered?

RX05 VBB is a 2005 Yamaha XT 660 R, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is RX05 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 VBB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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