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SY56 APO

2006 Yamaha XT 660 R

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,303 mi
Last recorded16,303 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha XT 660 R11,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 APO
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 R
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 16,303 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 16,303 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 16,008 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 15,761 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 15,454 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 14,893 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 14,311 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 13,999 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 13,914 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 13,287 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 12,608 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 9,889 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 6,527 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 6,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 5,711 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 2,078 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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SY56 APO is a 2006 Yamaha XT 660 R in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY56 APO, 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 SY56 APO registered?

SY56 APO is a 2006 Yamaha XT 660 R, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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The MOT history for SY56 APO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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