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R596 VNT

1997 Yamaha SZR660

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,467 mi
Last recorded51,467 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SZR66015,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 VNT
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2016 51,467 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure cracked lower rear engine mounting cracked. (6.1.1a)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking open (6.2.1f)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Left hand fork severely chafed by speedo cable.

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 51,423 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 51,460 miles

Front position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

rear foot rest

Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,808 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,694 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,661 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,298 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,382 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,524 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 28,494 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,901 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 20,017 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 15,785 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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R596 VNT is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660 in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R596 VNT, 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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R596 VNT is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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