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S689 GDV

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,799 mi
Last recorded43,799 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 GDV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 43,799 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 43,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 41,841 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 40,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 37,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 36,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 36,700 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 35,648 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 35,218 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

exhaust exhaust slightly rubbing swinging arm

rear brake travel

rear outer pad worn tappered

Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,218 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

exhaust exhaust slightly rubbing swinging arm

rear brake travel

rear outer pad worn tappered

Fail 18 Sep 2012 34,286 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,286 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,715 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,642 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 23,808 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 May 2010 23,808 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 May 2009 22,634 miles

front tyre perished

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 20,869 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 20,854 miles

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

Front 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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S689 GDV is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GDV, 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 GDV is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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