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N788 WFJ

1996 Yamaha SZR660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,766 mi
Last recorded20,766 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SZR66014,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN788 WFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 20,766 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 20,738 miles

Direction indicator not working left side rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front brake disc (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 20,484 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 20,381 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 19,745 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 19,480 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 19,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2010 19,165 miles

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

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 18,094 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 18,068 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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N788 WFJ is a 1996 Yamaha SZR660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 N788 WFJ, 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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N788 WFJ is a 1996 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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