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S481 RPW

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,015 mi
Last recorded37,015 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 RPW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 37,015 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 36,932 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 36,544 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 34,842 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 29,006 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 29,000 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 2,748 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 24,333 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 20,395 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 16,163 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 16,118 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,534 miles

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

Front tyre cracked and worn unevenly

Pass 17 May 2008 12,096 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 11,815 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2007 11,815 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 11,312 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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S481 RPW is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S481 RPW, 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 S481 RPW registered?

S481 RPW is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S481 RPW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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