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P499 SGO

1997 Yamaha SZR660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,363 mi
Last recorded24,363 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SZR66015,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 SGO
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 24,363 miles

clutch lever broke

nearside footrest slightly loose

Fail 6 Oct 2016 24,228 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

play in gear lever povit

Pass 30 Sep 2015 19,036 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 16,749 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 16,749 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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P499 SGO is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P499 SGO, 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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P499 SGO is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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