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EU05 URX

2005 Yamaha XT660X

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,942 mi
Last recorded46,942 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT660X12,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 URX
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660X
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 46,942 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 46,936 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2024 44,474 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 42,382 miles

Drive chain slightly loose Touches exhaust on occasion (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 41,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 41,165 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp insecure light unit loose (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively lower shock linkage bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 40,645 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2020 40,640 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 160/60/17 diablo (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 40,419 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 160/60-ZR17 Diablo worn down to 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 40,419 miles

Direction indicator not working Both the Nearside indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 160/60-ZR17 Diablo worn down to 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,111 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Lower linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Front Swing-arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 120/70-HR17 BT090 worn down to 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 37,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2015 32,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 31,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 31,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 30,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 23,962 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 23,953 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,643 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT660X?

Based on 7,396 MOT tests across 744 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
744
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 117
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 31
wheel bearings have excessive free play 30
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EU05 URX is a 2005 Yamaha XT660X in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XT660X models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 12,336 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 XT660X fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU05 URX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT660X typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha XT660X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU05 URX is a 2005 Yamaha XT660X, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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