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VO05 DXU

2005 Yamaha XT660X

Grey Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,148 mi
Last recorded23,148 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT660X12,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 DXU
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660X
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 23,148 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 22,790 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose carrier bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 22,790 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking on full lock right (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose carrier bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 22,265 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 17,946 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 14,925 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 14,925 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 13,131 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 12,386 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 12,386 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 12,171 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion o/s (2.3.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear becoming low (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2015 12,074 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 12,074 miles

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 11,937 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 25 Mar 2014 11,937 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 12 Oct 2012 11,082 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 9,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 8,684 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 7,343 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 4,340 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 4,340 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT660X?

Based on 7,396 MOT tests across 744 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
744
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 117
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 31
wheel bearings have excessive free play 30
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VO05 DXU is a 2005 Yamaha XT660X in Grey with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XT660X models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 12,336 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 XT660X fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO05 DXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT660X typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha XT660X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO05 DXU is a 2005 Yamaha XT660X, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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