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GV61 DFL

2012 Yamaha XT660R

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,589 mi
Last recorded25,589 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XT660R14,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 DFL
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 25,589 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 25,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 25,452 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 23,966 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 23,966 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2023 20,962 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 17,628 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 16,571 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 16,492 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 15,442 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 14,884 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 14,883 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

number plate light not working

Pass 15 Jun 2017 14,488 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 14,488 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 12,867 miles

Front brake rubbing slightly

Rear brake pedal not returning fully

Rear number plate light not working

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 12,867 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering hand guards fouling fairing (2.1.2a)

Front brake rubbing slightly

Rear brake pedal not returning fully

Rear number plate light not working

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 11,359 miles

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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GV61 DFL is a 2012 Yamaha XT660R in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha XT660R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,340 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 GV61 DFL, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha XT660R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GV61 DFL is a 2012 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 18 February 2012.

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