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S837 FYG

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,466 mi
Last recorded22,466 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 FYG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 22,466 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 21,842 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 21,825 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 21,763 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 21,230 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 21,230 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,776 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 20,770 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,023 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 13,445 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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S837 FYG is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S837 FYG, 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 S837 FYG registered?

S837 FYG is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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