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S405 CWL

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,831 mi
Last recorded49,831 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS405 CWL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 49,831 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing rear shock not fully damping advise change rear shock asap (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 49,831 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing rear shock not fully damping advise change rear shock asap (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail re adjusted drive chain (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 47,861 miles

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 7 Oct 2020 47,806 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,716 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 45,716 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 43,983 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 43,962 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 42,380 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 42,380 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear brake bracket insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2016 39,380 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 34,914 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,132 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 32,572 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 32,572 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 May 2012 32,348 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 30,491 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 30,278 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 29,819 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 28,366 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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S405 CWL is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S405 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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S405 CWL is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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