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R521 STS

1998 Yamaha SZR660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,353 mi
Last recorded23,353 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SZR66015,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 STS
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,353 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,018 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 21,013 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

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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R521 STS is a 1998 Yamaha SZR660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R521 STS, 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 R521 STS registered?

R521 STS is a 1998 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R521 STS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 STS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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