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WG56 SXB

2007 Yamaha XT 660 R

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,261 mi
Last recorded36,261 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Yamaha XT 660 R11,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 SXB
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 R
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 36,261 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 35,546 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 32,379 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 32,374 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 31,722 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 31,369 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 31,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 29,797 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 28,116 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 25,048 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 33,326 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 19,755 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 17,202 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 17,202 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 19 Jul 2014 13,240 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 11,708 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 10,288 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 8,846 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 6,211 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 6,211 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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WG56 SXB is a 2007 Yamaha XT 660 R in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha XT 660 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 11,008 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 WG56 SXB, 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 19 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 WG56 SXB registered?

WG56 SXB is a 2007 Yamaha XT 660 R, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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