2008 Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere 0.7L Petrol · CT08 AMO

The Yamaha XT 660 Z Tenere presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no recorded defects across its three most recent MOT tests. The latest examination on 19 February 2024 at 42,492 miles returned a clean pass with no advisories, matching the fault-free results from 28 February 2023 at 41,436 miles and 3 March 2022 at 39,719 miles. The maintenance record shows no worsening or recurring mechanical issues requiring corrective action. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally light use for an eighteen-year-old machine. The bike covered just 1,056 miles between the March 2022 test and the February 2023 test, then only 1,773 miles to February 2024. At a cumulative 42,492 miles, the annual average sits near 2,361 miles. Such low figures suggest extended standing periods or short seasonal riding rather than sustained wear, though sparse testing intervals leave gaps in the mechanical picture between annual inspections. A buyer should still verify in person the condition of suspension bushes, front fork seals, and rear shock damping, as low-mileage machines left unused often develop perished rubber and stiffening in linkage bearings. The recorded tests flagged no corrosion or structural concerns, but standing storage accelerates frame and subframe rust where mud guards and exhaust mounts trap moisture. Brake calipers and discs warrant a physical check for binding or pitting despite the clean MOT outcomes, since the tester cannot assess internal condition without strip-down. Tyres and wheel bearings should be inspected for age cracking from low-use storage. The history implies a careful, infrequent user, yet absence of advisories does not substitute for a hands-on pre-purchase examination.