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R383 PCW

1998 Yamaha XTZ660

Green Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,499 mi
Last recorded33,499 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XTZ66023,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 PCW
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ660
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 33,499 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 31,219 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 27,550 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 27,516 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 26,086 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 23,500 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 20,550 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 16,651 miles

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

front brake slightly sticking

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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R383 PCW is a 1998 Yamaha XTZ660 in Green with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XTZ660 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 23,706 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 R383 PCW, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XTZ660 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R383 PCW registered?

R383 PCW is a 1998 Yamaha XTZ660, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R383 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R383 PCW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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