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S319 VJW

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,313 mi
Last recorded31,313 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS319 VJW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 31,313 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 23,691 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 22,915 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 21,930 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 21,108 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 18,961 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 18,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2009 18,949 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 18,949 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Carb joiners cracked

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

Rear brake has long travel

Pass 5 Jul 2008 18,902 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 17,750 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 17,750 miles

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

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 7 Jul 2006 16,444 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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S319 VJW is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S319 VJW, 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 S319 VJW registered?

S319 VJW is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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