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L742 WYJ

1994 Yamaha XTZ660

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,372 mi
Last recorded36,372 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XTZ66029,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL742 WYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ660
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 36,372 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 34,857 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 34,050 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 34,050 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 33,424 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,833 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 32,789 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,693 miles

Exhaust Slightly Noisy

Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,805 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 28,585 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2010 28,585 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2010 28,562 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear mudgaurd slighly loose

Fail 23 Jan 2009 27,805 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 27,805 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 24,860 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,224 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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L742 WYJ is a 1994 Yamaha XTZ660 in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha XTZ660 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 29,801 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 L742 WYJ, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha XTZ660 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L742 WYJ registered?

L742 WYJ is a 1994 Yamaha XTZ660, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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