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H778 DFG

1997 Yamaha XTZ660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,772 mi
Last recorded78,772 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XTZ66027,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH778 DFG
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ660
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 78,772 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 78,772 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 73,142 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake lever pedal piviot slighty worn

Pass 1 Nov 2008 73,123 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 73,123 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha XTZ660?

Based on 3,411 MOT tests across 415 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
1,033
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
suspension bush has excessive free play 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
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H778 DFG is a 1997 Yamaha XTZ660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XTZ660 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 27,788 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 XTZ660 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H778 DFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XTZ660 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XTZ660 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H778 DFG is a 1997 Yamaha XTZ660, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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