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N501 DMG

1996 Yamaha SZR660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,607 mi
Last recorded13,607 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SZR66014,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 DMG
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 13,607 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 13,607 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 13,590 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 13,531 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 13,136 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 12,922 miles

Rear Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 12,922 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha SZR660?

Based on 1,525 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
reflector on motorcycle missing 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
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N501 DMG is a 1996 Yamaha SZR660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha SZR660 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 14,580 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 SZR660 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N501 DMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha SZR660 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha SZR660 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N501 DMG registered?

N501 DMG is a 1996 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N501 DMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N501 DMG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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