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P712 MKR

1997 Yamaha SZR660

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,382 mi
Last recorded17,382 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SZR66015,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 MKR
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 17,382 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 17,381 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 17,112 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 17,111 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated Contaminated with fork oil (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Contaminated with fork oil (1.1.13 (b))

Registration plate incorrect Plate size & characters to small (0.1 (c))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak R & L fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Engine mounting/bracket fractured R /H rear - lower engine mounting (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering R/H side of rear swinging arm has hole in side - rubbed through by silencer rubbing on swinging arm (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has cracks between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Coolant leak Leaking from radiator filler neck ()

Fail 21 Aug 2013 14,863 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 14,863 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,816 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 14,601 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 5,872 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 5,872 miles

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 14,055 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 14,055 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2007 13,680 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 12,871 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 11,893 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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P712 MKR is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660 in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P712 MKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P712 MKR registered?

P712 MKR is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 19 April 1997.

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