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R656 LJT

1997 Mz Skorpion

Green Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166 mi
Last recorded166 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mz Skorpion23,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 LJT
MakeMz
ModelSkorpion
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 166 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 16 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 16 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 85,704 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 85,034 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 83,952 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 81,462 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 81,462 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 80,466 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 80,466 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 78,578 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 7,761 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 7,761 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,728 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 74,988 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 74,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 70,051 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 70,051 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 70,048 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,431 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 62,729 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 61,689 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

How Reliable is the Mz Skorpion?

Based on 1,952 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
754
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Headlamp aim too low 14
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R656 LJT is a 1997 Mz Skorpion in Green with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Mz Skorpion models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 23,327 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 Mz Skorpion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R656 LJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mz Skorpion typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Mz Skorpion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R656 LJT registered?

R656 LJT is a 1997 Mz Skorpion, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R656 LJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R656 LJT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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