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WL56 BHW

2006 Yamaha XT660R

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,993 mi
Last recorded9,993 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha XT660R13,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 BHW
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 9,993 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 9,894 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 9,835 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 9,749 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 9,709 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 9,642 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 9,601 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 9,510 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 9,375 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 9,084 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 8,707 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 8,430 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 8,221 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 7,950 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 5,356 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 2,571 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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WL56 BHW is a 2006 Yamaha XT660R in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WL56 BHW, 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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WL56 BHW is a 2006 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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