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WX55 YLF

2005 Yamaha XT 660 R

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,565 mi
Last recorded33,565 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT 660 R12,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 YLF
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 33,565 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 30,044 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 30,044 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 26,884 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 26,883 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 26,284 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 22,841 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 18,934 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 14,379 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

advise gear lever slightly loose

advise rear brake service

Pass 16 Jul 2016 10,045 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 7,761 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 7,761 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 6,340 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 5,001 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 3,761 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 2,672 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 2,616 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 2,320 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 2,161 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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WX55 YLF is a 2005 Yamaha XT 660 R in Black 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 WX55 YLF, 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 WX55 YLF registered?

WX55 YLF is a 2005 Yamaha XT 660 R, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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