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WP61 GVE

2012 Yamaha XT660R

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,970 mi
Last recorded16,970 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XT660R14,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 GVE
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2025 16,970 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 13,075 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 12,135 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 11,401 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 10,554 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 10,531 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 10,191 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 9,321 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 7,258 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 5,702 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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WP61 GVE is a 2012 Yamaha XT660R in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha XT660R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,340 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 WP61 GVE, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha XT660R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WP61 GVE registered?

WP61 GVE is a 2012 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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