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BF12 KVU

2012 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere

Black Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,744 mi
Last recorded20,744 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere13,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 KVU
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 Z Tenere
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 20,744 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 17,337 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 15,914 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 15,306 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 14,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 13,551 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 13,551 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 12,162 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 10,820 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 8,272 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 5,458 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 4,212 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 4,180 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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BF12 KVU is a 2012 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere in Black with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BF12 KVU, 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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What year was BF12 KVU registered?

BF12 KVU is a 2012 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 KVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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