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YR61 VSM

2011 Yamaha XT 660 R

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,582 mi
Last recorded18,582 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha XT 660 R10,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 VSM
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 R
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 18,582 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 18,310 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 18,073 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 17,766 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 17,766 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 17,242 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 16,920 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 15,241 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 15,241 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 13,258 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 10,235 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 4,310 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 1,717 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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YR61 VSM is a 2011 Yamaha XT 660 R in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha XT 660 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 10,644 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 YR61 VSM, 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 15 years old, this Yamaha XT 660 R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR61 VSM registered?

YR61 VSM is a 2011 Yamaha XT 660 R, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is YR61 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR61 VSM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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