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S655 RLD

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,635 mi
Last recorded50,635 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS655 RLD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 50,635 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 50,207 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 48,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 48,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 46,144 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 43,734 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre unevenly worn

rear hugger insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2020 43,597 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre unevenly worn

rear hugger insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2019 37,334 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 27 Apr 2013 33,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 26,359 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 20,365 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 20,365 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2010 15,228 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 15,221 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 15,219 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

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

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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S655 RLD is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S655 RLD, 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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S655 RLD is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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