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R971 WFL

1997 Yamaha SZR660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,624 mi
Last recorded12,624 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SZR66015,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 WFL
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 12,624 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 12,324 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 11,241 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 10,939 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 10,939 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 9,339 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 8,524 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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R971 WFL is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R971 WFL, 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 R971 WFL registered?

R971 WFL is a 1997 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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