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P639 FNR

1997 Yamaha SZR660

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,273 mi
Last recorded32,273 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SZR66015,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP639 FNR
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 32,273 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 32,039 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 32,028 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 31,966 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 31,810 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 31,710 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 30,698 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,501 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 26,913 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,254 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre low

Fail 17 Aug 2009 25,254 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre low

Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,426 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 24,071 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

gearchange linkage slightly worn,mostly at spline

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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P639 FNR is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660 in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 P639 FNR, 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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P639 FNR is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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