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S308 MBT

1999 Yamaha Fzs 600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,705 mi
Last recorded41,705 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Fzs 60024,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS308 MBT
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 41,705 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Indicator mount damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Very Slight oil leak from gear selector seal

Pass 17 Apr 2020 41,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front frame brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 41,051 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front frame brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 38,761 miles

Clutch lever pivot has slight free play (worn)

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

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 36,829 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to on the limit in parts (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2018 36,767 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to on the limit in parts (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 35,438 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,344 miles

Slight bend on handelbars

Fail 23 Jun 2015 30,344 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Slight bend on handelbars

Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,828 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,229 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,215 miles

Slight play in rear wheel bearing,need replacing soon.

Will need drive chain adjusting

Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,011 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 41,583 miles

drive chain req replacing soon

Pass 13 May 2008 34,284 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,532 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzs 600?

Based on 8,181 MOT tests across 1,288 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
822
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 162
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 91
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 53
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 51
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S308 MBT is a 1999 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Fzs 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 24,116 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 Fzs 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S308 MBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzs 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S308 MBT is a 1999 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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