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AY12 ZBO

2012 Yamaha XT660R

Grey Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,702 mi
Last recorded22,702 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XT660R14,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 ZBO
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 22,702 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 16,962 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 16,957 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 16,891 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 16,744 miles

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

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 16,744 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 16,634 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 16,634 miles

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 16,562 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 16,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 16,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 15,350 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 15,350 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 13,036 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 12,070 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT660R?

Based on 5,095 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
819
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 38
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
wheel bearings have excessive free play 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
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AY12 ZBO is a 2012 Yamaha XT660R in Grey with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha XT660R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,340 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 XT660R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY12 ZBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT660R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha XT660R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY12 ZBO is a 2012 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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