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P861 YSO

1996 Yamaha SZR660

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,071 mi
Last recorded1,071 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SZR66014,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 YSO
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 1,071 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 1,011 miles

Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 989 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

clutch lever securing nut missing

Pass 4 Jun 2019 544 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 411 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 82 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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P861 YSO is a 1996 Yamaha SZR660 in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha SZR660 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 14,580 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 P861 YSO, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha SZR660 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P861 YSO registered?

P861 YSO is a 1996 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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