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YY12 NUO

2012 Yamaha XT660R

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,012 mi
Last recorded31,012 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XT660R14,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 NUO
MakeYamaha
ModelXT660R
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 31,012 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front &back (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 29,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 27,836 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 24,738 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 24,738 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 20,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 17,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 14,340 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 10,166 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 6,317 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 6,290 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2016 4,870 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 2,583 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT660R?

Based on 5,095 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
819
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 38
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
wheel bearings have excessive free play 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
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YY12 NUO is a 2012 Yamaha XT660R in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha XT660R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT660R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY12 NUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT660R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha XT660R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YY12 NUO is a 2012 Yamaha XT660R, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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