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L80 JFM

1999 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,075 mi
Last recorded60,075 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YZF60023,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 JFM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 60,075 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 60,075 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 59,781 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 59,781 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure just resting on a totally different number plate (0.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 59,780 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swingarm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension soft

Pass 26 Sep 2020 59,708 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 59,362 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2016 58,687 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 56,529 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 56,527 miles

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

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,077 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,503 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 52,496 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 49,077 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 46,161 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 45,579 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 45,094 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,655 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 43,655 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,542 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 36,094 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
Full Yamaha YZF600 reliability report

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L80 JFM is a 1999 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 23,166 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 YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L80 JFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L80 JFM is a 1999 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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