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P916 RPU

1997 Yamaha SZR660

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,106 mi
Last recorded1,106 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SZR66015,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 RPU
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 1,106 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 803 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 435 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,920 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 25,920 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 25,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Aug 2009 23,283 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 22,121 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 22,121 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 21,397 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 20,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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P916 RPU is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660 in Red 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 P916 RPU, 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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P916 RPU is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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