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S647 BDL

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,112 mi
Last recorded57,112 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS647 BDL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 57,112 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 56,489 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front forks are pitted

Pass 17 Sep 2024 56,077 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front forks pitted

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 56,066 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front forks pitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 55,874 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 54,818 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 51,425 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 51,415 miles

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

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 49,635 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 46,244 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 43,821 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 40,366 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 38,095 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,992 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 37,979 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 May 2012 37,872 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 36,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,786 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,143 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 30,143 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,857 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,835 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 20,845 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,845 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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S647 BDL is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S647 BDL, 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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S647 BDL is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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