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BX56 XMR

2006 Yamaha XT660R

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

20,585 mi
Last recorded20,585 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha XT660R13,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 XMR
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 20,585 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 19,990 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 19,536 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 19,345 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 19,019 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 18,728 miles

Cush Drive Worn

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 18,002 miles

Cush Drive worn

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Upper Fairing around Headlamp Missing!

Wheel spoke slightly corroded Front and Rear (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 17,872 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)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 17,607 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Top fairing around headlamp missing!

Pass 29 Oct 2015 17,377 miles

Front tyre close to legal limit

Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 16 Oct 2014 17,054 miles

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

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

top fairing around headlamp missing

Fail 16 Oct 2014 17,054 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

top fairing around headlamp missing

Pass 16 Oct 2013 16,592 miles

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

headlamp cowels/fairings missing

Fail 3 Oct 2012 15,641 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

top fairing around headlight missing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 15,641 miles

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

top fairing around headlight missing

Pass 5 Oct 2011 13,683 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 13,683 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 10,075 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 10,075 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 7,603 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 7,603 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT660R?

Based on 5,095 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
819
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 38
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
wheel bearings have excessive free play 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
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BX56 XMR is a 2006 Yamaha XT660R in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha XT660R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 13,694 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 XT660R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX56 XMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT660R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha XT660R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX56 XMR is a 2006 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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