MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front headlamp taped up to alter beam pattern
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
speedo and clocks insecure
Centre Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha SZR660?
Based on 1,525 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R243 XKU is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R243 XKU, 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 R243 XKU registered?
R243 XKU is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 19 December 1997.
Is R243 XKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R243 XKU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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