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S42 VLS

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,633 mi
Last recorded20,633 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 VLS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 20,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 20,632 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 20,632 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Jun 2015 20,485 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 19,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 19,162 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 19,130 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 18,184 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Throttle cables touch inside of top fairing - on full l/h lock.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 14,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 12,174 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 11,770 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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S42 VLS is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 S42 VLS, 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 S42 VLS registered?

S42 VLS is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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