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S689 DUF

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,591 mi
Last recorded30,591 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 DUF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 30,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 27,743 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 27,743 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,518 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 27,426 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 27,426 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 26,736 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,342 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 26,336 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,349 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,008 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 21,487 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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S689 DUF is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S689 DUF, 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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S689 DUF is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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