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R588 BDL

1998 Yamaha SZR660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,542 mi
Last recorded46,542 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SZR66015,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 BDL
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 46,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,832 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 45,832 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 40,211 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 40,211 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 38,809 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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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R588 BDL is a 1998 Yamaha SZR660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R588 BDL, 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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R588 BDL is a 1998 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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