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R634 YOW

1997 Yamaha SZR660

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,837 mi
Last recorded22,837 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SZR66015,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 YOW
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 22,837 miles
Pass 8 May 2012
Fail 5 May 2012 22,767 miles

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 21,616 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 21,616 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 20,417 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 17,157 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 15,210 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 18 May 2007 13,735 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 13,735 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 11,840 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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R634 YOW is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660 in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R634 YOW, 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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R634 YOW is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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