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S129 FFB

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,841 mi
Last recorded4,841 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 FFB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 4,841 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 559 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Mar 2011 545 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2009 24,573 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 24,502 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,114 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,990 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2006 20,672 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2006 20,672 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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S129 FFB is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S129 FFB, 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 S129 FFB registered?

S129 FFB is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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