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R221 HNK

1998 Yamaha SZR660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,276 mi
Last recorded16,276 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SZR66015,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 HNK
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 16,276 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 16,150 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 16,038 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 15,657 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 15,058 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 13,466 miles

front tyre close to limit o/s f fork leg damp exhaust slightly noisy

Fail 22 Apr 2013 13,457 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

REAR TYRE COVERED IN OIL FROM CHAIN FRONT SPROCKET COVER MISSING

Pass 30 Mar 2012 13,104 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 11,793 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 11,793 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 10,640 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 10,315 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 10,086 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 9,652 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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R221 HNK is a 1998 Yamaha SZR660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R221 HNK, 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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R221 HNK is a 1998 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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