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S527 UGV

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,668 mi
Last recorded38,668 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 UGV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 38,668 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 32,963 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 24,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 23,800 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 23,800 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 23,628 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 23,022 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 23,022 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged Both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2015 22,644 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 22,644 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,745 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 19,745 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 14,866 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 14,864 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 13,186 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 12,474 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,411 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 11,705 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 10,715 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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S527 UGV is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 S527 UGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S527 UGV registered?

S527 UGV is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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