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R901 RRA

1998 Yamaha SZR660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

30,162 mi
Last recorded30,162 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SZR66015,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 RRA
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 30,162 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 29,496 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 29,100 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 28,537 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 28,110 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 27,501 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 26,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 26,525 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 25,948 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,107 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,593 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 23,600 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 23,600 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 22,778 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 22,046 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 20,922 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 20,280 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 18,007 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 17,158 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 13,734 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 12,416 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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R901 RRA is a 1998 Yamaha SZR660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R901 RRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R901 RRA registered?

R901 RRA is a 1998 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R901 RRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 RRA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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