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R512 JPE

1997 Yamaha XTZ660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,212 mi
Last recorded8,212 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XTZ66027,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 JPE
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ660
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2011 8,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

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 2011 8,212 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 8,163 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 8,163 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 7,341 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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R512 JPE is a 1997 Yamaha XTZ660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R512 JPE, 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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R512 JPE is a 1997 Yamaha XTZ660, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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