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VE05 OSO

2005 Yamaha XT 660 X

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,893 mi
Last recorded16,893 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT 660 X13,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 OSO
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 X
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 16,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 15,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 15,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 15,651 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 15,651 miles

Registration plate incorrect too small (0.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 14,973 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 14,973 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely mater cylinder piston needs lube (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate incorrect too small (0.1 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 13,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 13,939 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 13,630 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2017 12,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Mar 2016 12,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 11,599 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 11,599 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 10,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 9,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 8,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 7,415 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 7,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 4,658 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 28 Jun 2008 4,658 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT 660 X?

Based on 7,997 MOT tests across 810 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
810
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 112
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 35
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 30
reflector on motorcycle missing 24
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VE05 OSO is a 2005 Yamaha XT 660 X in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XT 660 X models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 13,254 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 X fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE05 OSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT 660 X typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha XT 660 X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VE05 OSO is a 2005 Yamaha XT 660 X, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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