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R498 WCK

1998 Yamaha SZR660

Orange Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,450 mi
Last recorded41,450 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SZR66015,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 WCK
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 41,450 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 37,555 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 37,549 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,741 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 35,648 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,105 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 34,103 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,577 miles

all lights permantly masked over.day light use only

Fail 29 Jun 2007 32,576 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,942 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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R498 WCK is a 1998 Yamaha SZR660 in Orange with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R498 WCK, 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 R498 WCK registered?

R498 WCK is a 1998 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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