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P853 UMW

1997 Yamaha XTZ660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,195 mi
Last recorded46,195 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XTZ66027,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 UMW
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ660
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,195 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,862 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 41,930 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 40,637 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,839 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 30,943 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 30,943 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 29,338 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 27,147 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 24,484 miles

front tyre perished

Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,123 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 22,051 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 22,032 miles

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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P853 UMW is a 1997 Yamaha XTZ660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 P853 UMW, 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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P853 UMW is a 1997 Yamaha XTZ660, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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