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W492 BCW

2000 Yamaha XTZ660

Green Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

41,769 mi
Last recorded41,769 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XTZ66025,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW492 BCW
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ660
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 41,769 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 41,560 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 41,235 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in rear shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 41,158 miles

Central Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 41,090 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 41,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 40,508 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 40,508 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2018 40,508 miles

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

Horn replaced by a gong (1.7.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,066 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,523 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 35,460 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 35,460 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,279 miles

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 32,895 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,895 miles

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,322 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,500 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2011 29,500 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2010 25,978 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 20,851 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 18,466 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 18,465 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 14,761 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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W492 BCW is a 2000 Yamaha XTZ660 in Green with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XTZ660 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 25,978 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 W492 BCW, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha XTZ660 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W492 BCW is a 2000 Yamaha XTZ660, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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