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AY54 BYF

2004 Yamaha XT 660 R

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,087 mi
Last recorded33,087 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XT 660 R12,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 BYF
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 R
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 33,087 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 33,087 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 32,569 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 31,955 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 31,846 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 31,823 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 31,393 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 30,962 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 29,309 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 25,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 25,470 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 24,666 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 23,429 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 23,429 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 22,031 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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 16 Apr 2013 22,031 miles

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 24 Feb 2012 21,140 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,563 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 7,332 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 5,734 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 5,346 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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AY54 BYF is a 2004 Yamaha XT 660 R in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha XT 660 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 12,936 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 AY54 BYF, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha XT 660 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY54 BYF is a 2004 Yamaha XT 660 R, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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