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P165 PAF

1996 Yamaha SZR660

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,235 mi
Last recorded26,235 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SZR66014,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 PAF
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2019 26,235 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 26,159 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 25,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 May 2015 25,595 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 24,946 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 23,769 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 23,196 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 22,637 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 21,908 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,415 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 21,182 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 20,822 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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P165 PAF is a 1996 Yamaha SZR660 in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P165 PAF, 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 P165 PAF registered?

P165 PAF is a 1996 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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