Yamaha Xt660x (2007)

117 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.6% first-time pass rate

2007 Yamaha Xt660x

CarHunch analysed 117 real MOT records for the 2007 Yamaha Xt660x. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2007 Yamaha XT660X passes its MOT first time at 87.6%, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 11.1%—a reassuring sign for a bike of this age. This is a genuinely reliable workhorse that most owners will keep on the road without major drama.

The median mileage of 11,265 is modest for a 17-year-old machine, suggesting owners haven't thrashed these bikes, though the 1.3 average failures per test and 4.9 advisories indicate routine maintenance items will crop up. When shopping for one, budget for steady upkeep on wear items rather than structural surprises, and get a pre-purchase inspection to check brake lines, chain wear, and battery condition—the things that rack up those advisories.

Generally reliable 7.6% above UK average
87.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
11,265
typical mileage
7,144–17,563 middle half
11.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.3
avg MOT failures per car
over 9.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 Yamaha Xt660x

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 Xt660x 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.

7,144
low mileage
11,265
typical
17,563
high mileage

Half of all 2007 Yamaha Xt660x vehicles fall between 7,144 and 17,563 miles.

2007 Yamaha Xt660x — Still on the Road

44 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 54% of the peak remain.

81 44 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

9.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.3
Avg failures per vehicle
4.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Yamaha Xt660x

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

  • 46.2%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 43.5%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 34.2%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 33.1%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 17.7%
    Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 16.2%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 15.8%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 13.1%
    Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

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

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Other model years — Yamaha Xt660x:

2004 2005 2009