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R873 HCG

1998 Yamaha SZR660

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,951 mi
Last recorded9,951 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SZR66015,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 HCG
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 9,951 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 8,675 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 8,675 miles

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

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 8,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 8,645 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 8,128 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 7,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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R873 HCG is a 1998 Yamaha SZR660 in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R873 HCG, 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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What year was R873 HCG registered?

R873 HCG is a 1998 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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