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S742 UVR

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,259 mi
Last recorded66,259 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 UVR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 66,259 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 66,249 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 65,947 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 65,602 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 65,602 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 65,306 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside 50% rear side light

Nearside Footrest slightly loose rider (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 64,697 miles

Nearside Rear 50% position lamp not working

Pass 18 May 2020 64,259 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,577 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 62,940 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,941 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 61,700 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 59,924 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,303 miles

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

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,368 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,183 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,206 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 41,691 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 38,793 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,306 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 37,306 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,028 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 27,585 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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S742 UVR is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black 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 S742 UVR, 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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What year was S742 UVR registered?

S742 UVR is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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