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R549 AWA

1998 Yamaha SZR660

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,920 mi
Last recorded17,920 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SZR66015,969 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 AWA
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 17,920 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2013 17,919 miles

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

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 17,899 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 16,984 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 14,129 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 13,200 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 12,385 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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R549 AWA is a 1998 Yamaha SZR660 in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R549 AWA, 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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R549 AWA is a 1998 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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