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P66 RDB

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,389 mi
Last recorded49,389 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP66 RDB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 49,389 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 49,017 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 49,017 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2023 47,834 miles

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tourqe arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear dog bones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 45,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tourqe arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear dog bones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 38,852 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 34,195 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 34,195 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 32,788 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 32,788 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 30,393 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 30,393 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 28,499 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 25,750 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 22,997 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 19,215 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 16,534 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 13,551 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 10,526 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 6,852 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 6,510 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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P66 RDB is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P66 RDB, 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 P66 RDB registered?

P66 RDB is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 24 April 1999.

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