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VA05 AAE

2005 Yamaha XT660R

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,419 mi
Last recorded33,419 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT660R11,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 AAE
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 33,419 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 31,215 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 29,072 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 29,072 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 26,364 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 24,711 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 24,084 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 22,258 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 21,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 3.0 mm (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 18,789 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 16,105 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 14,221 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 14,221 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 11,633 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 11,633 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 11,053 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 9,536 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 6,689 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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VA05 AAE is a 2005 Yamaha XT660R in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VA05 AAE, 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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What year was VA05 AAE registered?

VA05 AAE is a 2005 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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