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S685 LER

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,768 mi
Last recorded51,768 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 LER
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 51,768 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 51,604 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 48,757 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 47,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 46,712 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 46,597 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 45,988 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,449 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 43,806 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 43,806 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,373 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,013 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 36,490 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 32,858 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 32,858 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 25,996 miles

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

n/s footrest loose

Pass 19 Aug 2010 16,008 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 15,324 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 13,354 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 11,761 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 9,797 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 9,797 miles

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 9,793 miles

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

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

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

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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S685 LER is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S685 LER, 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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S685 LER is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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