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R311 LNR

1997 Yamaha SZR660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,229 mi
Last recorded8,229 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SZR66015,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 LNR
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 8,229 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 7,975 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 6,010 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 5,965 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2010 3,613 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 3,579 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 3,514 miles

rear tyre previouse repair

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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R311 LNR 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 71.4%.

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 R311 LNR, 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 R311 LNR registered?

R311 LNR is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 29 November 1997.

Is R311 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R311 LNR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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