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R253 TFC

1997 Yamaha SZR660

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,057 mi
Last recorded30,057 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SZR66015,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 TFC
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2013 30,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 29,634 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 29,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,725 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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.

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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R253 TFC is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660 in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R253 TFC, 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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R253 TFC is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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