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S744 UVM

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,074 mi
Last recorded20,074 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS744 UVM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 20,074 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 19,635 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 19,440 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 19,095 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 19,095 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 18,682 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 18,452 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 17,836 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 17,752 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 17,521 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 16,527 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 16,498 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 14,092 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 14,092 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 13,678 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 11,968 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 11,963 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 11,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 11,690 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 11,688 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 11,437 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 8,897 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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S744 UVM is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S744 UVM, 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 S744 UVM registered?

S744 UVM is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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