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M23 WTE

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,146 mi
Last recorded41,146 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 WTE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 41,146 miles

adv front stanchion dust seals deteriorated

adv slight corrosion on frame and components

Pass 5 Feb 2025 38,491 miles

Front fork dust seals deteriorated

Rear pads wearing thin

Fail 4 Feb 2025 38,491 miles

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

Front fork dust seals deteriorated

Rear pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Nov 2023 35,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front fork dust seals corroded/damaged

Front fork stantions corroded

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 35,803 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front fork dust seals corroded/damaged

Front fork stantions corroded

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 32,824 miles

Nearside Front gear linkage fouling bolt slightly/ loose on splines

Nearside Front vacuum pipe split/deteriorated on carbs

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 31,529 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 31,455 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 31,439 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 31,421 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 31,415 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 31,302 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,250 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 31,007 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 31,007 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,007 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 30,595 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 29,761 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 28,680 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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M23 WTE is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M23 WTE, 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 M23 WTE registered?

M23 WTE is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is M23 WTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 WTE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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