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YN55 LYT

2006 Yamaha XT660R

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,240 mi
Last recorded39,240 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha XT660R13,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 LYT
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 39,240 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

throttle control is inverted and operation is sensitive

Fail 7 Mar 2025 39,240 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

throttle control is inverted and operation is sensitive

Pass 23 Feb 2024 35,187 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 33,918 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 29,304 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 12,477 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 5,880 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 5,312 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 3,886 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 3,886 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 3,690 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 3,152 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 2,893 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 2,388 miles

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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YN55 LYT is a 2006 Yamaha XT660R in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YN55 LYT, 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 YN55 LYT registered?

YN55 LYT is a 2006 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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