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P212 AHR

1997 Yamaha XTZ660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,649 mi
Last recorded34,649 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XTZ66027,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 AHR
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ660
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 34,649 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Forks boots fitted obscuring the oil seals

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Gear lever loose on the splines

Fail 27 Aug 2025 34,649 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Forks boots fitted obscuring the oil seals

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Gear lever loose on the splines

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 34,027 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 34,012 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front fork gaitors fitted at time of test.

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

gear pedal loose on gear shaft

Pass 16 Dec 2020 33,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 33,920 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 33,887 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 33,887 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,263 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 33,000 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 33,000 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 30,091 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2013 30,091 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewalls

Fail 30 Mar 2012 29,204 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 9 Apr 2011 26,014 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 26,012 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 24,225 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 24,225 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,731 miles

No rear front rests fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2009 22,731 miles

No rear front rests fitted

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2007 21,478 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 21,478 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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P212 AHR is a 1997 Yamaha XTZ660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P212 AHR, 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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P212 AHR is a 1997 Yamaha XTZ660, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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