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R304 NWN

1997 Yamaha XTZ660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

20,619 mi
Last recorded20,619 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XTZ66027,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 NWN
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ660
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 20,619 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 20,619 miles

Front Wheel excessively corroded corroded between spockes (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel excessively corroded corroded off side off the rear rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 19,435 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 18,260 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 16,600 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 15,556 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 15,290 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 14,040 miles

rear rim corroded,exhaust has slight blow

Pass 16 May 2017 13,876 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 9 May 2017 13,864 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 12,486 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 12,390 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 12,390 miles

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 9 May 2014 9,727 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

the indicators flash slightly fast

Pass 17 Aug 2012 9,615 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 9,594 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 9,158 miles

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 9,158 miles

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 8,143 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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R304 NWN is a 1997 Yamaha XTZ660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R304 NWN, 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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R304 NWN is a 1997 Yamaha XTZ660, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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