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N849 AJM

1996 Yamaha XTZ660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,568 mi
Last recorded35,568 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XTZ66031,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN849 AJM
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ660
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 35,568 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 35,077 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 34,642 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 34,638 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 34,044 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 33,852 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 33,227 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 32,482 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 31,159 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 30,175 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 29,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 27,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 26,647 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 24,992 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 22,727 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 21,223 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 18,037 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 15,800 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 15,795 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 13,813 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,133 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 10,241 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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N849 AJM is a 1996 Yamaha XTZ660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N849 AJM, 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 N849 AJM registered?

N849 AJM is a 1996 Yamaha XTZ660, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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