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S753 WKY

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,900 mi
Last recorded52,900 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS753 WKY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 52,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 52,900 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 49,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 49,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 46,887 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 44,457 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 39,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy Akrapovic (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 37,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 37,461 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 28,557 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

gear lever loose on spindle

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rear brake actuation

Fail 4 Oct 2013 28,356 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

gear lever loose on spindle

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rear brake actuation

Pass 11 Jul 2012 19,613 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,709 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 17,504 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 17,504 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 16,830 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 14,213 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 14,213 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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S753 WKY is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S753 WKY, 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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S753 WKY is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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