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J491 TCY

1991 Yamaha XTZ660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,890 mi
Last recorded53,890 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XTZ66032,204 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ491 TCY
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ660
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 53,890 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 33,412 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear tyre starting to split

Pass 13 Apr 2022 29,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 29,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 29,035 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 28,078 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 28,017 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 6 Jun 2018 26,294 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2018 26,217 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2017 26,136 miles

Central Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Central Front Upper Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated Fuel cap leaking (7.2.2c)

Central Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 22,669 miles

Gear lever bent

Rear brake lever bent

Fail 5 Aug 2016 22,595 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Gear lever bent

Rear brake lever bent

Pass 9 Nov 2010 40,162 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 37,943 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 33,996 miles

front foot rest rubbers starting to wear

Pass 9 Jun 2007 32,707 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 30,918 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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J491 TCY is a 1991 Yamaha XTZ660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha XTZ660 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 32,204 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 J491 TCY, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha XTZ660 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J491 TCY is a 1991 Yamaha XTZ660, first registered on 6 September 1991.

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