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R567 BVG

1997 Yamaha SZR660

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,012 mi
Last recorded22,012 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SZR66015,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR567 BVG
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2010 22,012 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear suspension slightly stiff

Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,111 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 13 Mar 2009 21,110 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,080 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,680 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 13,218 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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R567 BVG is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660 in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R567 BVG, 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 R567 BVG registered?

R567 BVG is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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