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WV12 BMY

2012 Yamaha XT 660 R

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,110 mi
Last recorded35,110 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XT 660 R11,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 BMY
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 R
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 35,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 27,167 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 19,220 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 6,766 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 6,238 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 5,458 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 4,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 4,257 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 3,631 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 3,631 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 2,943 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 2,132 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT 660 R?

Based on 4,304 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
761
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 35
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 19
Drive chain worn to excess 13
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WV12 BMY is a 2012 Yamaha XT 660 R in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha XT 660 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 11,466 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT 660 R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV12 BMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT 660 R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha XT 660 R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WV12 BMY registered?

WV12 BMY is a 2012 Yamaha XT 660 R, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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