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S144 FFB

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

53,773 mi
Last recorded53,773 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 FFB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2025 53,773 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 49,334 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 49,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 46,920 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 45,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 44,229 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 44,229 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 42,315 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 42,315 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 39,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 39,717 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 35,784 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 35,761 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,459 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 31,459 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 27,925 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Jul 2013 25,487 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 25,487 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2012 23,062 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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S144 FFB is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S144 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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S144 FFB is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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