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WR05 KTG

2005 Yamaha XT 660 R

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,945 mi
Last recorded34,945 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT 660 R12,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 KTG
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 34,945 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 34,921 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2023 37,476 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 37,476 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 34,676 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 34,655 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 34,475 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 34,452 miles

Rear Wheel hub excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 32,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 29,877 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 28,193 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 26,239 miles

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

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. all (4.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 26,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. all (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 24,116 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 21,746 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 21,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jan 2014 19,664 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 17,563 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 15,670 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 13,596 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 11,302 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 11,268 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 May 2008 7,621 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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WR05 KTG is a 2005 Yamaha XT 660 R in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WR05 KTG, 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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WR05 KTG is a 2005 Yamaha XT 660 R, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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