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P479 EHC

1996 Yamaha SZR660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17 mi
Last recorded17 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SZR66014,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 EHC
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 17 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 26,655 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 26,230 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 26,209 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 26,209 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,875 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))

Fail 13 Aug 2009 24,875 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear 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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P479 EHC is a 1996 Yamaha SZR660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P479 EHC, 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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P479 EHC is a 1996 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 4 September 1996.

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