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S533 NSR

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,849 mi
Last recorded46,849 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS533 NSR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 46,849 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 977 miles

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

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

Puncture repair plug in rear tyre

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 May 2025 977 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Puncture repair plug in rear tyre

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 731 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 731 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 17 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 9 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Suspension arm missing swinging arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 36,747 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 36,744 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

front wheel bearing not properly tested as brake binding

Pass 29 Jul 2015 35,424 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 34,628 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 34,259 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 32,830 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 30,371 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,080 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 24,627 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 21,821 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 21,510 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 21,510 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 18,780 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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S533 NSR is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S533 NSR, 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 S533 NSR registered?

S533 NSR is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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