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R949 PWR

1997 Yamaha SZR660

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,226 mi
Last recorded27,226 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SZR66015,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 PWR
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 May 2025 27,226 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 27,100 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 27,000 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 26,553 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 25,877 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 12,836 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 11,950 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

gear lever loose

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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R949 PWR is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660 in Yellow with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R949 PWR, 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 R949 PWR registered?

R949 PWR is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R949 PWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R949 PWR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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