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S196 SEG

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

32,595 mi
Last recorded32,595 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS196 SEG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 32,595 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 32,572 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 31,124 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 30,120 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

coolant pipes badly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 29,998 miles

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

front flexi hose metal ends slightly corroded

rear flexi hose metal ends slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 29,998 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

front flexi hose metal ends slightly corroded

rear flexi hose metal ends slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2012 29,980 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front tyre has been repaired (plugged)!

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 29,838 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Centre stand has been wired in the up right position!

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front tyre has been repaired (plugged)!

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 29,386 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

small fairing crack front upper o/s!

Fail 16 Jul 2010 29,368 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

small fairing crack front upper o/s!

Pass 15 Jul 2009 28,872 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 28,872 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,737 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 22,357 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 22,357 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 20,090 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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S196 SEG is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SEG, 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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S196 SEG is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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