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S850 BDL

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,922 mi
Last recorded22,922 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS850 BDL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 22,922 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 32,922 miles

Head lamp main beam tell tale not working

Pass 23 Apr 2020 32,845 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2020

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 31,894 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 31,894 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Aug 2017 31,234 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 28,942 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,905 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 27,905 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2015 26,165 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 24,844 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 24,653 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,536 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 24,190 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 23,843 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 23,619 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 23,619 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 23,367 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 22,543 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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S850 BDL is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S850 BDL, 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 S850 BDL registered?

S850 BDL is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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