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S498 LLW

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,827 mi
Last recorded36,827 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 LLW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 36,827 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 36,120 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 36,120 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 34,707 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,950 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 31,751 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 31,085 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,541 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 26,523 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,890 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

cam chain tensioner very noisy

Pass 5 Apr 2008 23,963 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 23,685 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 22,276 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 22,276 miles

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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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S498 LLW is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S498 LLW, 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 S498 LLW registered?

S498 LLW is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S498 LLW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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