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R222 GAM

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,486 mi
Last recorded37,486 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 GAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 37,486 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 37,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 37,474 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 37,467 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,403 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 37,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,040 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 36,394 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 33,299 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 30,046 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,154 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 25,273 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,208 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 24,208 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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R222 GAM is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R222 GAM, 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 R222 GAM registered?

R222 GAM is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 27 March 1999.

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The MOT history for R222 GAM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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