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S402 CWL

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,269 mi
Last recorded58,269 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS402 CWL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 58,269 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 57,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 57,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 57,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 56,257 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 56,235 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 56,214 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 56,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 56,102 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 May 2015 56,016 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 55,746 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 55,579 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 55,569 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 54,191 miles

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

main stand rusty and cracked

Fail 9 Aug 2011 54,182 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

main stand rusty and cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,960 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 52,952 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 11,194 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 51,364 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 51,364 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 17 May 2007 49,620 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,327 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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S402 CWL is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black 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 S402 CWL, 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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S402 CWL is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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