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LJ05 BYG

2005 Yamaha XT660X

Grey Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,926 mi
Last recorded42,926 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT660X12,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 BYG
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660X
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 42,926 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear sprocket carrier bearing excessively worn

Fail 29 Aug 2025 42,916 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear sprocket carrier bearing excessively worn

Pass 16 Jan 2018 41,336 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front brake disc worn

Front brake pads worn low

Rear brake disc worn

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Nov 2016 37,822 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Nov 2016 37,820 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp switch insecure both switch gears loose (1.2.4)

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

Front brake discs worn

Front pads worn

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Nov 2015 34,775 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre on wear limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2014 31,503 miles

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

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

rear lamp slightly loose

Fail 4 Oct 2014 31,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

rear lamp slightly loose

Pass 2 Nov 2013 28,191 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 24,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2012 24,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 20,857 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 16,708 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 13,502 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 11,171 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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LJ05 BYG is a 2005 Yamaha XT660X in Grey with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LJ05 BYG, 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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LJ05 BYG is a 2005 Yamaha XT660X, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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