MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,467 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
How Reliable is the Yamaha SZR660?
Based on 1,525 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.
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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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What year was R596 VNT registered?
R596 VNT is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 1 November 1997.
Is R596 VNT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R596 VNT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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