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P492 WGS

1998 Yamaha XTZ660

Green Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,249 mi
Last recorded52,249 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XTZ66023,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 WGS
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ660
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 52,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 48,720 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 48,930 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 46,930 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted Bracket fitted incorrectly (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 May 2022 46,983 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,930 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 46,238 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

n/s rear foot rest rubber missing

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,627 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 33,595 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 32,754 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 31,355 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 31,297 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 31,297 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 31,255 miles

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

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

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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P492 WGS is a 1998 Yamaha XTZ660 in Green with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XTZ660 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 23,706 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 P492 WGS, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XTZ660 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P492 WGS is a 1998 Yamaha XTZ660, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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