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E28 JEY

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,723 mi
Last recorded33,723 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE28 JEY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 33,723 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 33,413 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 32,917 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 32,917 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,001 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 30,414 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 30,009 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,704 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 25,254 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 19,929 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 15,283 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 14,778 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 14,394 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2006 13,792 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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E28 JEY is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 E28 JEY, 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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E28 JEY is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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