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AY12 ZBZ

2012 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere

Black Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,266 mi
Last recorded44,266 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere13,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 ZBZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 Z Tenere
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 44,266 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 44,258 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 43,448 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 42,267 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 40,345 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 40,336 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 37,956 miles

Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Missing two radiator cover bolts

Fail 9 Mar 2022 37,956 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Missing two radiator cover bolts

Pass 3 Mar 2021 35,677 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 31,834 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 26,741 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 23,575 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear brake slightly binding on

Pass 18 Mar 2017 19,924 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2016 13,038 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 10,899 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere?

Based on 6,751 MOT tests across 745 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
1,287
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
745
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Footrest missing 11
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AY12 ZBZ is a 2012 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere in Black with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 13,974 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 XT 660 Z Tenere fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY12 ZBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY12 ZBZ is a 2012 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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