***2013 Yamaha XT660R Adventure Bike***
Last of this single cylinder model with the water cooled and fuel injected engine.
Registered new 23 December 2013 and in excellent condition.
17891km low mileage for age and has been used for touring so has done mostly long hot running.
The bike has not been used off-road but has done some minor gravel back roads hence extremely tidy condition.
Bike has a current WOF but will be renewed at point of sale including 3mths registration.
I have just serviced the front forks with new seals, dust caps and replacement oil.
New Bridgestone Trail Wing tyres fitted at 16326km and a new battery last year.
Good chain and sprockets currently running on second chain with original half worn chain provided.
Accessories coming with the bike as follows;
- Off The Road alloy sump guard
- Scott chain oiler system
- Touring wind screen (original sport screen provided)
- Spare front and rear tubes
- New oil filter for next service due at 20,000km
- Ventura rack system with lockable Top Box (2-keys)
- Workshop Manual (Electronic copy)
Comes with all original keys x3, owners manual and tool kit.
Clear title with no money owing on the bike.
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