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S223 SCV

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,283 mi
Last recorded65,283 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS223 SCV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 65,283 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 65,283 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 62,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,419 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 61,419 miles

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 58,077 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,992 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 54,983 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,428 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 44,882 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 44,882 miles

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,679 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,287 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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S223 SCV is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S223 SCV, 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 S223 SCV registered?

S223 SCV is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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