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WX56 BPV

2006 Yamaha XT660R

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,466 mi
Last recorded29,466 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha XT660R13,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 BPV
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 29,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 27,925 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 26,893 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 25,781 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 25,781 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 24,700 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 23,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 23,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 18,915 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 16,295 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 16,295 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 13,210 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 10,218 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 8,170 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 5,229 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 4,072 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 3,287 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 3,058 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 2,872 miles

Front tyre spliting on side walls

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

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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WX56 BPV is a 2006 Yamaha XT660R in Blue 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 WX56 BPV, 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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WX56 BPV is a 2006 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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