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S188 AAV

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,798 mi
Last recorded57,798 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 AAV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 57,798 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

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

Fuel cap Rusty

Inlet rubbers splitting

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame at cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened pitting on forks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 57,798 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working rear brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

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

Fuel cap Rusty

Inlet rubbers splitting

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame at cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened pitting on forks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 51,652 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 45,844 miles

Centre Steering headbearing has slight free play slight notch when handle bars are in the center (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,711 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 32,554 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 25,668 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

chain guard missing

Pass 29 May 2012 20,617 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 19,280 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 19,280 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 17,603 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 15,466 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 15,466 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,166 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 14,166 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

rear brake travel / pedal effort

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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S188 AAV is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S188 AAV, 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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S188 AAV is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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