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R258 PVN

1998 Yamaha SZR660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,927 mi
Last recorded18,927 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SZR66015,969 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 PVN
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 18,927 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 18,927 miles

Drive chain fouling another component Front sprocket loose. (6.2.1d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Pass 25 May 2016 17,373 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey at silencer (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 11,947 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 10,375 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 10,375 miles

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 10,257 miles

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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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R258 PVN is a 1998 Yamaha SZR660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha SZR660 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 15,969 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 R258 PVN, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha SZR660 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R258 PVN is a 1998 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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