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N204 NBV

1996 Yamaha XTZ660

Black Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,670 mi
Last recorded53,670 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XTZ66031,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN204 NBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ660
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 53,670 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 50,306 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 47,929 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 45,890 miles

drive chain slightly loose

Fail 17 Jan 2019 45,890 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

drive chain slightly loose

Pass 22 Nov 2017 43,201 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

l/h switch gear loose

Fail 12 Jun 2017 43,201 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

l/h switch gear loose

Pass 17 Jun 2016 43,083 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

l/h switch gear loose

Fail 17 Jun 2016 43,083 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

l/h switch gear loose

Pass 26 May 2015 42,938 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

left hand switch gear loose

Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,748 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 42,748 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 42,509 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 15 May 2013 42,506 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 24 May 2012 42,422 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,310 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 7 May 2009 41,831 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front brake lever damaged.

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2008 41,831 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 May 2008 41,831 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2007 41,660 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 2 May 2006 41,511 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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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N204 NBV is a 1996 Yamaha XTZ660 in Black with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XTZ660 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 31,145 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 N204 NBV, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XTZ660 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N204 NBV is a 1996 Yamaha XTZ660, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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