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S638 REG

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

23,600 mi
Last recorded23,600 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 REG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 23,600 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 23,530 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 23,252 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 23,216 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 23,205 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 22,682 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 22,281 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 22,108 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 21,832 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 21,832 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 21,637 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 21,278 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,042 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 20,864 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 20,864 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 20,639 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 20,045 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 19,560 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 19,560 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,200 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 18,647 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,973 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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S638 REG is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S638 REG, 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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S638 REG is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 January 1999.

Is S638 REG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S638 REG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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