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S798 UVM

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,678 mi
Last recorded21,678 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS798 UVM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 21,678 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 21,371 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 20,913 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 20,351 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 20,062 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 20,060 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 19,684 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 19,179 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 18,405 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 18,401 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 16,954 miles

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake both front and rear (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 16,859 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2012 16,728 miles

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

rear brake binding slightly small no plate fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2011 16,634 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 16,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,133 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 14,755 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 14,718 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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S798 UVM is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 S798 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 S798 UVM registered?

S798 UVM is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S798 UVM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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