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S863 RWJ

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 RWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 56,803 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 56,803 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,803 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 47,805 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 18 May 2016
Pass 13 Apr 2015
Pass 29 Mar 2014 27,601 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 21,441 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 21,441 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,394 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 19,394 miles

Front Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 17,272 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 16,035 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 13,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 13,078 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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S863 RWJ is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S863 RWJ, 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 S863 RWJ registered?

S863 RWJ is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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