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VN56 HYB

2006 Yamaha XT660R

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,474 mi
Last recorded23,474 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha XT660R13,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 HYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 23,474 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 23,307 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 23,180 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 22,911 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 22,536 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 22,322 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 22,223 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 21,668 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 20,319 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 18,860 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 17,739 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 12 May 2015 17,705 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 15,308 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 12,125 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 12,125 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 8,455 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 8,451 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 8,049 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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VN56 HYB is a 2006 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 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 VN56 HYB, 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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What year was VN56 HYB registered?

VN56 HYB is a 2006 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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