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Yamaha Xt660r (2007)

102 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.5% first-time pass rate

2007 Yamaha Xt660r

CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 2007 Yamaha Xt660r. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2007 Yamaha XT660R is a genuinely reliable bike, passing its MOT first time in 90.5% of cases—well above the UK average of 80%—and only 9.8% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. This is a solid, dependable machine by any measure.

At just under 10,000 miles median mileage, these bikes are running light for their age, suggesting they've been ridden sparingly or well-maintained. The 0.94 average failures and 4.5 advisories per vehicle indicate minor wear rather than structural problems; when you're shopping, focus on service history and whether the chain, sprockets, and tyres look cared for, as these are the typical consumables flagged.

Generally reliable 10.5% above UK average
90.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
9,920
typical mileage
5,547–16,094 middle half
9.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.94
avg MOT failures per car
over 9.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 Yamaha Xt660r

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Yamaha Xt660r vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

5,547
low mileage
9,920
typical
16,094
high mileage

Half of all 2007 Yamaha Xt660r vehicles fall between 5,547 and 16,094 miles.

2007 Yamaha Xt660r — Still on the Road

38 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 66% of the peak remain.

55 38 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

9.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.94
Avg failures per vehicle
4.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Yamaha Xt660r

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 21.5%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 21%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 20.5%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 19.5%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 19.5%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 19%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 14.5%
    Headlamp aim too low
  • 13.5%
    Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Yamaha Xt660r:

2006