Yamaha Xt660x (2009)
2009 Yamaha Xt660x
CarHunch analysed 104 real MOT records for the 2009 Yamaha Xt660x. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Yamaha XT660X passes its MOT on the first attempt 88.4% of the time, well above the UK average of 80%, signalling a fundamentally reliable bike. That said, 16.4% of these machines have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—a figure worth taking seriously if you're buying used.
These bikes are running low mileage for their age, averaging just 12,518 miles, which suggests they're used sparingly and tend to be well-maintained by their owners. Expect around 1.3 failures and 4.8 advisories per vehicle over time, mostly minor wear items; before you buy, get a pre-purchase inspection to check for corrosion and brake condition, as these are common weak spots on older adventure bikes.
What to check before buying a 2009 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 2009 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.
Half of all 2009 Yamaha Xt660x vehicles fall between 6,212 and 16,247 miles.
2009 Yamaha Xt660x — Still on the Road
45 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 54% of the peak remain.
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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Yamaha Xt660x
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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46.2%
Exhaust noisy
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43.5%
Exhaust noisy
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34.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.7%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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16.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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15.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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13.1%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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