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S494 JSW

1999 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,469 mi
Last recorded12,469 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YZF60023,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 JSW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 12,469 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 11,826 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 11,519 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 11,519 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working when foot pedal applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 11,039 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 10,534 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 10,460 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Apr 2011 10,002 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 9,863 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 9,174 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 8,703 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,703 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 8,194 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 7,586 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))

Fail 7 Apr 2006 7,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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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S494 JSW is a 1999 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S494 JSW, 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 S494 JSW registered?

S494 JSW is a 1999 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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