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LJ05 AYL

2005 Yamaha XT660R

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,287 mi
Last recorded28,287 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT660R11,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 AYL
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2019 28,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 27,630 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 27,531 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 27,524 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute ALL (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 26,173 miles

ALL INDICATORS SHOWING WHITE

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 26,173 miles

ALL INDICATORS SHOWING WHITE

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 22,336 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 18,485 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 14,558 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 14,315 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 9,441 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 8,585 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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LJ05 AYL is a 2005 Yamaha XT660R in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ05 AYL, 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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LJ05 AYL is a 2005 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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