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HW55 CTY

2005 Yamaha XT660X

Grey Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

3,965 mi
Last recorded3,965 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT660X12,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 CTY
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660X
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 3,965 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 3,801 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 3,503 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 3,260 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 2,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 2,803 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 2,584 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 2,465 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 2,445 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 2,445 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 1,961 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 1,960 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 1,371 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 1,180 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 583 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 583 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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HW55 CTY is a 2005 Yamaha XT660X in Grey with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HW55 CTY, 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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What year was HW55 CTY registered?

HW55 CTY is a 2005 Yamaha XT660X, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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