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YR12 DFG

2012 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere

Black Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,917 mi
Last recorded24,917 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere13,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 DFG
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 Z Tenere
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 24,917 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 24,317 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 23,569 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 23,538 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2022 22,358 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 22,321 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 20,323 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 20,298 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 18,641 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 14,062 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 9,716 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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YR12 DFG is a 2012 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere in Black with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR12 DFG, 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 YR12 DFG registered?

YR12 DFG is a 2012 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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