Yamaha SZR660
Real ownership data from 332 UK SZR660 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SZR660 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 15.2% |
| Brakes | major | 7.7% |
| Other | fail | 3.8% |
| Tyres | fail | 3.1% |
| Suspension | fail | 3% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 3% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
SZR660 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8 | 12,320 mi | 515 | 84% |
| 1999 | 9 | 14,272 mi | 1,002 | 86.67% |
| 1998 | 69 | 15,055 mi | 571 | 78.34% |
| 1997 | 178 | 14,275 mi | 605 | 79.24% |
| 1996 | 54 | 15,362 mi | 398 | 78.26% |
SZR660 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha SZR660?
Across 332 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (15.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.7% of all recorded faults), other (3.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha SZR660?
The median Yamaha SZR660 in the UK has covered 14,172 miles, and typically rides about 462 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,279 and 20,403 miles.
Is the Yamaha SZR660 reliable?
79.3% of Yamaha SZR660 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.91 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 332 Yamaha SZR660 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.