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J866 JUF

1997 Yamaha XTZ660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,393 mi
Last recorded41,393 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XTZ66027,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ866 JUF
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ660
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 41,393 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in bushes/bearings, up and down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 41,393 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in bushes/bearings, up and down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 40,884 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 40,842 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 40,580 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 40,221 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 39,696 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 38,749 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 35,228 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 34,602 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 32,435 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Nov 2013 55,505 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 May 2013 55,502 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 50,924 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 45,553 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front tyre slightly underflated

front tyre wall slightly cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,553 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front tyre slightly underflated

front tyre wall slightly cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,479 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,146 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,078 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 31,845 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))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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J866 JUF is a 1997 Yamaha XTZ660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J866 JUF, 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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J866 JUF is a 1997 Yamaha XTZ660, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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