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P379 ORT

1997 Yamaha SZR660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,134 mi
Last recorded33,134 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SZR66015,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 ORT
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 33,134 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 33,125 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre cracked and mishaped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2010 29,655 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 29,655 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 27,718 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 25,924 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 25,849 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front fork legs slightly different hight in top yoke

Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,838 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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P379 ORT is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha SZR660 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 15,755 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 P379 ORT, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha SZR660 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P379 ORT registered?

P379 ORT is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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