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H21 BDK

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,228 mi
Last recorded35,228 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 BDK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 35,228 miles

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 35,228 miles

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 27,898 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 27,100 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 26,827 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 26,825 miles

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 May 2022 26,688 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 May 2022 26,688 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 26,588 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 26,416 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 26,210 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 25,679 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 25,679 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 25,679 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,614 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 25,614 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 25,424 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,295 miles

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 25,295 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 28 May 2008 24,884 miles

Offside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 30 May 2007 24,337 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 23,451 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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H21 BDK is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H21 BDK, 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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H21 BDK is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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