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B18 YAM

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

25,235 mi
Last recorded25,235 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 25,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 24,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 13 May 2022 24,941 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 24,782 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 24,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2019 24,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid lamp not giving correct pattern (4.1.4 (c))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock fouling on fairing-r/hand lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted "r" clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted "r" clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 20,229 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 19,515 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 18,566 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 17,189 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 15,561 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,336 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 13,415 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 12,392 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 12,368 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 12,085 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 12,085 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 11,868 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,045 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?

Based on 157,659 MOT tests across 11,903 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
11,903
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,688
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,481
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,175
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 769
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 748
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B18 YAM is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 25,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZS600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B18 YAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha FZS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B18 YAM is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 December 1999.

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