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S976 RCF

1999 Yamaha SZR660

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,243 mi
Last recorded5,243 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS976 RCF
MakeYamaha
ModelSZR660
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 5,243 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front sprocket cover missing

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 5,243 miles

Footrest missing Both rear footrests (6.2.12 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front sprocket cover missing

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2012 4,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 4,308 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 4,162 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 4,162 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2009 4,162 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 3,476 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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S976 RCF is a 1999 Yamaha SZR660 in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S976 RCF, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha SZR660 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S976 RCF is a 1999 Yamaha SZR660, first registered on 6 February 1999.

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