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SK05 BPW

2005 Yamaha XT660R

Black Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,999 mi
Last recorded27,999 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT660R11,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 BPW
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 27,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 27,999 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 27,029 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 26,075 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 25,404 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 24,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus rear very slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements control 1 (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 23,820 miles

Drive chain slightly tight when sat on (6.1.7 (k) (i))

gear shift slightly loose

Pass 5 Sep 2018 22,505 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 22,505 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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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SK05 BPW is a 2005 Yamaha XT660R in Black with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SK05 BPW, 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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SK05 BPW is a 2005 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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