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P723 MVR

1997 Yamaha SZR660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

5,373 mi
Last recorded5,373 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SZR66015,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP723 MVR
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 5,373 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 5,369 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 3,971 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 2,387 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 2,367 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 1,955 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 1,923 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 1,637 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 1,614 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 1,539 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 1,539 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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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P723 MVR is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P723 MVR, 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 P723 MVR registered?

P723 MVR is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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