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YN55 MKA

2005 Yamaha XT 660 R

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,770 mi
Last recorded34,770 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT 660 R12,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 MKA
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 34,770 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 34,770 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 34,594 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 34,526 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 33,871 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 32,519 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 31,001 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 31,001 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 30,757 miles

head light converter fitted

Pass 21 May 2016 30,275 miles

mask converter fitted to head light

Pass 15 Apr 2015 28,423 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 25,459 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 20,740 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 13,978 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 11,748 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 5,140 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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YN55 MKA is a 2005 Yamaha XT 660 R in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YN55 MKA, 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 YN55 MKA registered?

YN55 MKA is a 2005 Yamaha XT 660 R, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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