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P949 OLF

1997 Yamaha SZR660

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

736 mi
Last recorded736 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SZR66015,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 OLF
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 736 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 723 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 115 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 335 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 335 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 4 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010

Rear 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 30,344 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 29,971 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 28,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2007 28,223 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P949 OLF is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660 in Yellow with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha SZR660 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 15,755 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 P949 OLF, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha SZR660 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P949 OLF is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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