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S654 WUK

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,161 mi
Last recorded60,161 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS654 WUK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 60,161 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 60,161 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 60,156 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear torque arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 60,126 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 59,761 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 59,761 miles

Stop lamp not working front lever switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 58,837 miles

n/s mirror slightly loose

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 58,812 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

n/s mirror slightly loose

Pass 14 Aug 2020 47,557 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 47,557 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 47,036 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play And very slight roughness (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 46,112 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play And very slight roughness (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 45,452 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,902 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 44,648 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 44,236 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 44,236 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 43,231 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 May 2013 43,228 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,460 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,295 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 30,747 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 30,011 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 30,011 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 21,719 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 5 May 2006 17,253 miles

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

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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S654 WUK is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S654 WUK, 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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S654 WUK is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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