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N50 PDL

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,085 mi
Last recorded29,085 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 PDL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 29,085 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 28,795 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 28,133 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 26,470 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 26,230 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 26,084 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 25,737 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 25,737 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 25,277 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,936 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 24,246 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 24,035 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 23,717 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,277 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 22,469 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside rider footrest slightly bent

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

Fail 24 May 2010 22,469 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside rider footrest slightly bent

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

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 1 May 2009 21,726 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 21,277 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 21,277 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 20,832 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 20,832 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,965 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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N50 PDL 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 81.8%.

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 N50 PDL, 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 N50 PDL registered?

N50 PDL is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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