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RK12 YZE

2012 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere

Blue Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,736 mi
Last recorded12,736 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere13,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 YZE
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 Z Tenere
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 12,736 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 12,067 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 12,067 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 11,275 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 11,241 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 9,157 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 9,038 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 8,420 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 8,107 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 7,032 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 7,032 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 5,535 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 4,662 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 4,149 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere?

Based on 6,751 MOT tests across 745 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
1,287
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
745
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Footrest missing 11
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RK12 YZE is a 2012 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere in Blue with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 13,974 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 XT 660 Z Tenere fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK12 YZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RK12 YZE is a 2012 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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