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EU05 NBZ

2005 Yamaha XT660R

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,626 mi
Last recorded13,626 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT660R11,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 NBZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 13,626 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 13,255 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 12,349 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 12,288 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 12,288 miles

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

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 11,295 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 11,295 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 10,723 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 10,704 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 10,585 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 10,114 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 10,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 8,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 7,062 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 3,923 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 3,923 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 2,272 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 2,272 miles

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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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EU05 NBZ is a 2005 Yamaha XT660R in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XT660R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 11,633 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 EU05 NBZ, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha XT660R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU05 NBZ registered?

EU05 NBZ is a 2005 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is EU05 NBZ safe to buy?

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