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S251 MRS

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,691 mi
Last recorded43,691 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 MRS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 43,691 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyre has slight flat spot

gear linkage has slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2022

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 37,892 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded Slight pitting to fork tubes. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable Slight bend to handlebars. (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose Rider foot peg slightly worn. (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 24,327 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 21,187 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 18,159 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 16,114 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 12,624 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 12,624 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 7,315 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 40,919 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 39,207 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 38,716 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 36,052 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 29,884 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 17,416 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 13,117 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 11,043 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 11,043 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 6,542 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 6,406 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 5,188 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

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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S251 MRS is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S251 MRS, 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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S251 MRS is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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