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R105 DBW

1998 Yamaha SZR660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,633 mi
Last recorded18,633 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SZR66015,969 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 DBW
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 18,633 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,077 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2009 13,985 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 13,985 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear left hand side footrest is likely to make contact with swinging arm

Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,240 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2007 10,034 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

condensation in headlamp

deep groove worn in nearside outer forkleg from speedo cable

front tyre worn

Fail 22 Sep 2007 10,034 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

condensation in headlamp

deep groove worn in nearside forkleg outer from speedo cable

front tyre worn

Pass 21 Apr 2006 6,051 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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R105 DBW is a 1998 Yamaha SZR660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha SZR660 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 15,969 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 R105 DBW, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha SZR660 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R105 DBW registered?

R105 DBW is a 1998 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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