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VK55 LWS

2005 Yamaha XT 660 X

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

20,214 mi
Last recorded20,214 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT 660 X13,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 LWS
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 X
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 20,214 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 19,563 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

No lights time of test

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 18,574 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 18,574 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 15,749 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

rear offside indicator lens cover missing

Fail 20 May 2015 15,749 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

rear offside indicator lens cover missing

Pass 6 Sep 2013 13,261 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 11,126 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 8,344 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 8,344 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 5,820 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 4,253 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 4,253 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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VK55 LWS is a 2005 Yamaha XT 660 X in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VK55 LWS, 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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VK55 LWS is a 2005 Yamaha XT 660 X, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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