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P949 KNB

1997 Yamaha SZR660

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,095 mi
Last recorded15,095 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SZR66015,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 KNB
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 15,095 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 14,904 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 14,894 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2016 14,880 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 14,100 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 11,682 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 9,638 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 8,421 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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P949 KNB is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660 in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P949 KNB, 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 P949 KNB registered?

P949 KNB is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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