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S431 REL

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,052 mi
Last recorded37,052 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS431 REL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2012 37,052 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 37,052 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 35,809 miles

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 20 Jan 2009 33,869 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 27,467 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 27,467 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 22,414 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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S431 REL is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S431 REL, 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 S431 REL registered?

S431 REL is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S431 REL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S431 REL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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