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N931 PTL

1996 Yamaha SZR660

Orange Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,618 mi
Last recorded6,618 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SZR66014,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN931 PTL
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 6,618 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 6,618 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 6,479 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 5,499 miles

Beam bender fitted to headlamp.

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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N931 PTL is a 1996 Yamaha SZR660 in Orange with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N931 PTL, 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 N931 PTL registered?

N931 PTL is a 1996 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N931 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N931 PTL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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