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S496 AMW

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,539 mi
Last recorded34,539 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS496 AMW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 34,539 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 34,539 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 33,370 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 33,348 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

clutch lever slightly loose

Pass 30 Jan 2023 32,187 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 25,687 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 24,877 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 24,722 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 24,670 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 24,634 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 24,511 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 24,475 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 24,375 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 24,332 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 24,093 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 9 May 2011 22,760 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 18,936 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 17,170 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 15,807 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

play in monoshock linkage bushes

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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S496 AMW is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S496 AMW, 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 S496 AMW registered?

S496 AMW is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S496 AMW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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