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R266 EFC

1998 Yamaha SZR660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,076 mi
Last recorded11,076 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SZR66015,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 EFC
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 11,076 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 10,994 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 10,425 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 9,911 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 9,911 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 9,174 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 9,174 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 9,143 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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R266 EFC 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 R266 EFC, 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 R266 EFC registered?

R266 EFC is a 1998 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R266 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R266 EFC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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