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LJ55 FVV

2005 Yamaha XT660X

Grey Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,402 mi
Last recorded66,402 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT660X12,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 FVV
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660X
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 66,402 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 63,639 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 63,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork oil seal failed (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 62,892 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 62,892 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake switch connectors corroded (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 61,398 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 61,398 miles

Rear reflector missing Reflector fitted (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 60,899 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 60,855 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 60,124 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,421 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,405 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 52,362 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,138 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,110 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,002 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,900 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 35,855 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,359 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,279 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,574 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,331 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 20,323 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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LJ55 FVV is a 2005 Yamaha XT660X in Grey with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LJ55 FVV, 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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LJ55 FVV is a 2005 Yamaha XT660X, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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