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S658 JLT

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,722 mi
Last recorded40,722 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS658 JLT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 40,722 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 40,604 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 44,126 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 40,243 miles

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

excessive amount of free play in throttle cable

ignition switch worn

Pass 23 Oct 2015 36,854 miles

Front end/ forks slightly out of shape

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

Slight dink in rim front

Fail 23 Oct 2015 36,854 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front end/ forks slightly out of shape

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

Rear calliper binding slightly

Slight dink in rim front

Pass 25 Sep 2014 32,043 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 32,043 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,854 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 29,582 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 27,808 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,063 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 21,399 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 21,399 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 18,281 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 17,401 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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S658 JLT is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S658 JLT, 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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S658 JLT is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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