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P580 XCW

1997 Yamaha SZR660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,454 mi
Last recorded18,454 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SZR66015,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 XCW
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 18,454 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 18,361 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 17,860 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 17,729 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 17,563 miles

Drive chain joining link retaining clasp requires attention

Pass 16 Apr 2016 17,344 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 17,128 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Apr 2015 17,128 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Apr 2014 16,778 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 16,776 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 16,355 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 15,901 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 15,329 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 14,355 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 14,353 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 13,365 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 13,350 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 12,576 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 12,564 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 12,108 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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P580 XCW is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P580 XCW, 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 P580 XCW registered?

P580 XCW is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P580 XCW safe to buy?

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