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B9 FTW

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,272 mi
Last recorded32,272 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 FTW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 32,272 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 29,879 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 28,115 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 26,322 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 23,424 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 19,196 miles

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 19,196 miles

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Wheel bearing has excessive play sprocket hub bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 15,200 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 14,792 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 14,756 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 13,986 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 13,585 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 13,585 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 13,573 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 13,537 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 12,580 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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B9 FTW is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B9 FTW, 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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What year was B9 FTW registered?

B9 FTW is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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