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P18 KWD

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,590 mi
Last recorded37,590 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 KWD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 37,590 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 35,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 35,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 33,526 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 30,388 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 27,329 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 27,294 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 26,151 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Footrest slightly loose Riders (6.2.12 (a))

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

Offside Footrest slightly loose Riders (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 25,387 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 24,836 miles

rear brake dragging

slightly long travel in rear brake lever

Pass 14 Oct 2017 23,516 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 22,851 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 21,821 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 21,130 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 9 May 2013 20,575 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,208 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,028 miles

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 27 May 2009 18,542 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,431 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 15,229 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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P18 KWD is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P18 KWD, 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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P18 KWD is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 27 March 1999.

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