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S196 BTV

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS196 BTV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024
Fail 30 Mar 2024

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 46,262 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 137,103 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 114,468 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 84,228 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 84,228 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 60,203 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,825 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 40,488 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 39,408 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,408 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,379 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 32,335 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 25,202 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 17,922 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 15,459 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 9,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 9,684 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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S196 BTV is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S196 BTV, 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 S196 BTV registered?

S196 BTV is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S196 BTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S196 BTV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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