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S497 UKM

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,391 mi
Last recorded39,391 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 UKM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 39,391 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 37,510 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 37,256 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 37,256 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Front Upper Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Upper Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,986 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,451 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 29,107 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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S497 UKM is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S497 UKM, 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 S497 UKM registered?

S497 UKM is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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