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S162 BDM

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,014 mi
Last recorded42,014 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 BDM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 42,014 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 38,246 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 38,246 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 33,784 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 33,641 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 33,622 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 33,384 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 33,384 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 32,571 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 31,105 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,252 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 25,168 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 24,914 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,193 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 23,376 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 20,509 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 18,621 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 18,621 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 14,371 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 12,859 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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S162 BDM is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S162 BDM, 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 S162 BDM registered?

S162 BDM is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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