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S375 BKO

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

36,222 mi
Last recorded36,222 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS375 BKO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 36,222 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

free play at gearchange lever

Fail 27 Apr 2026 36,214 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy aftermarket fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside handgrip security

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel tank corroded

gear change lever loose

oil on front tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2025 35,499 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 35,188 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 35,153 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded both slightly pitted (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 35,082 miles

both front forks slight pitting at top

Fail 5 Jun 2021 35,062 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front forks slight pitting at top

Pass 1 Jul 2020 35,061 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 35,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 34,916 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 34,631 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 34,631 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 31,982 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 28,739 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 28,739 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 27,493 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 24,809 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 22,234 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,477 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 20,736 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,975 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,944 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,290 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 18,258 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,037 miles

Front brake calipers in need of servicing.

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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S375 BKO is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S375 BKO, 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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S375 BKO is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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