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R631 EFC

1998 Yamaha SZR660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,837 mi
Last recorded26,837 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SZR66015,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 EFC
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 26,837 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 26,837 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 25,104 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 20,108 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 17,322 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2014 17,322 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 13,039 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 12,755 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 11,301 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 10,187 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 9,176 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 9,176 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 7,624 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 6,211 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 6,211 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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R631 EFC is a 1998 Yamaha SZR660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R631 EFC, 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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R631 EFC is a 1998 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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