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S551 AUY

1999 Yamaha Fzs 600

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,099 mi
Last recorded45,099 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Fzs 60024,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS551 AUY
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 45,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 38,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 36,527 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 33,317 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 31,092 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 30,972 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 30,895 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 30,667 miles

Rear Drive chain tight

Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,366 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 30,282 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 29,191 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 28,562 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 28,561 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,258 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 27,104 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,607 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 2,559 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 24,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 23,215 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 19,599 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzs 600?

Based on 8,181 MOT tests across 1,288 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
822
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 162
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 91
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 53
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 51
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S551 AUY is a 1999 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Fzs 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 24,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fzs 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S551 AUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzs 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S551 AUY is a 1999 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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