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CU04 EZM

2004 Yamaha XT 660 R

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

23,007 mi
Last recorded23,007 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XT 660 R12,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 EZM
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 23,007 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 22,782 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 22,778 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 22,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 22,375 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate incorrect plate delaminating (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative rear linkage seized - not returning (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 22,373 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced reflector deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate incorrect plate delaminating (0.1 (c))

Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative rear suspension linkage seized (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 19,362 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2015 18,715 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 18,708 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 18,135 miles

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

no indicators fitted to bike ( primeraly for off road use )

Pass 29 Jun 2013 18,077 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 17,622 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 17,318 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 17,318 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 17,081 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 16,746 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 14,751 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 12,964 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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CU04 EZM is a 2004 Yamaha XT 660 R in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CU04 EZM, 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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CU04 EZM is a 2004 Yamaha XT 660 R, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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