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N762 PPN

1996 Yamaha XTZ660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,792 mi
Last recorded35,792 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XTZ66031,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN762 PPN
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ660
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 35,792 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 35,508 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 35,185 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 35,093 miles

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 34,920 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 33,210 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 33,210 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 32,866 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 32,732 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 32,732 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,434 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 32,140 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 31,883 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 30,812 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 30,809 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 27,116 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 21,554 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,885 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 17,107 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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N762 PPN is a 1996 Yamaha XTZ660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N762 PPN, 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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What year was N762 PPN registered?

N762 PPN is a 1996 Yamaha XTZ660, first registered on 2 July 1996.

Is N762 PPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N762 PPN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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