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S474 JGC

1999 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,099 mi
Last recorded38,099 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YZF60023,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 JGC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 38,099 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 35,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 33,271 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 28,787 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 27,517 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 27,401 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 26,927 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 26,648 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 26,116 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 25,589 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 25,397 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 25,390 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)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 25,390 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 23,943 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 22,240 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 19,826 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 14,437 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 13,687 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 13,317 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 12,024 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 12,024 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 11,980 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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S474 JGC is a 1999 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 23,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S474 JGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S474 JGC registered?

S474 JGC is a 1999 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S474 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S474 JGC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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