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R580 WOC

1998 Yamaha SZR660

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,526 mi
Last recorded16,526 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SZR66015,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 WOC
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 16,526 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 16,052 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 16,052 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 14,112 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 13,920 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 13,504 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 13,087 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 14 May 2015 13,087 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 24,625 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 23,862 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,041 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 20,528 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 20,528 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 18,742 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 18,073 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,894 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 16,121 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 14,926 miles

rear registration plate is cracked, however it is secure and can still be read

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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R580 WOC is a 1998 Yamaha SZR660 in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R580 WOC, 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 R580 WOC registered?

R580 WOC is a 1998 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R580 WOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R580 WOC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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