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L600 FAT

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

47,621 mi
Last recorded47,621 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL600 FAT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 47,621 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 47,236 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 44,835 miles

Engine oil pipes corroded

All brake caliper pistons corroded (Front and rear)

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 37,994 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 37,461 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 36,735 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 36,011 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 33,114 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 30,421 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,514 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 22,861 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 21,581 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,342 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 19,339 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 19,272 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 16,887 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 15,202 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 11,321 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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L600 FAT is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 L600 FAT, 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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L600 FAT is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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