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S512 FGP

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,014 mi
Last recorded66,014 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS512 FGP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,014 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 66,014 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 65,837 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 65,657 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,354 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 64,861 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 64,850 miles

Inner Rear Brake component is fractured (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 63,895 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 61,363 miles

Creak on front fork assembly

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Suspension fork dust seals corroded

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 53,806 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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S512 FGP is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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 S512 FGP, 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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S512 FGP is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 16 February 1999.

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