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V66 YAM

2006 Yamaha XT660R

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

13,367 mi
Last recorded13,367 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha XT660R13,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV66 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 13,367 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 10,769 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 10,769 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable directional arrow facing wrong direction (5.2.3 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 10,311 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 10,049 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight oil misting on N/S fork stancian (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 10,046 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 9,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front brake pads worn close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 9,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak N/S fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel spindle loose Rear wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front brake pads worn close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 9,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front brake pads close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 9,564 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 9,562 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Front tyre perished showing cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 9,228 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 8,772 miles

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

Gear selector pedal bent

Handlebars slightly out of alignment

Rear rack and top accessory loose

Pass 19 Feb 2015 8,118 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 7,085 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 6,293 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 5,458 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 3,760 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 3,619 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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V66 YAM is a 2006 Yamaha XT660R in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha XT660R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 13,694 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 V66 YAM, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha XT660R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V66 YAM is a 2006 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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