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SL12 AYO

2012 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere

Blue Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,528 mi
Last recorded18,528 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere13,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 AYO
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 Z Tenere
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 18,528 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 18,480 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 17,425 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 15,011 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 14,972 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 12,379 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 11,142 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 9,560 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 8,448 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 5,972 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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SL12 AYO is a 2012 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere in Blue with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL12 AYO, 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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What year was SL12 AYO registered?

SL12 AYO is a 2012 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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