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WG55 UNB

2005 Yamaha XT 660 R

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,044 mi
Last recorded20,044 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT 660 R12,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 UNB
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 20,044 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 19,635 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 18,435 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 18,435 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 17,968 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 17,524 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 16,685 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 16,212 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 16,200 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 15,236 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 15,236 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 May 2016 14,324 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 13,061 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 May 2014 11,309 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 10,630 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 9,538 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 8,682 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 7,926 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 6,747 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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WG55 UNB is a 2005 Yamaha XT 660 R in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WG55 UNB, 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 WG55 UNB registered?

WG55 UNB is a 2005 Yamaha XT 660 R, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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