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G18 YMH

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

18,268 mi
Last recorded18,268 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 YMH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 18,268 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 17,955 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 17,644 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 17,640 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 17,554 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 17,291 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 16,913 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 16,913 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 16,849 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 15,707 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 13,946 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 13,042 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 13,036 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 12,714 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 12,303 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 11,034 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 11,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2010 8,813 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 6,921 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008
Pass 12 Jan 2007 5,496 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 5,496 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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G18 YMH is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G18 YMH, 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 G18 YMH registered?

G18 YMH is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 14 November 1999.

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