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P859 VHO

1997 Yamaha SZR660

Red Petrol 658cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,013 mi
Last recorded26,013 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SZR66015,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 VHO
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine658cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 26,013 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 26,013 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2009 24,670 miles

Offside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 23,824 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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P859 VHO is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660 in Red with a 658cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P859 VHO, 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 P859 VHO registered?

P859 VHO is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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