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S522 RUJ

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

43,837 mi
Last recorded43,837 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS522 RUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 43,837 miles

Rear suspension linkage has light corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2026 43,837 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension linkage has light corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2024 39,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shock and lower suspension link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 39,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shock and lower suspension link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 39,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 39,177 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit All front (1.1.13 (a))

Front 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))

Fail 14 May 2021 39,164 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 38,996 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 37,170 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 37,170 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front stop light switch inoperative (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,761 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 29,192 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 29,192 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2014 26,869 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 25,425 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 24,383 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 23,602 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 22,863 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,599 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,257 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,750 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 12,217 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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S522 RUJ is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S522 RUJ, 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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S522 RUJ is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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