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S868 CDE

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,165 mi
Last recorded65,165 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 CDE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 65,165 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 64,200 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 64,182 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 62,751 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 60,779 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 57,884 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 57,079 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 57,047 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 53,077 miles

chain guard missing

Pass 16 Jul 2016 49,322 miles

chain guard missing

Pass 21 Feb 2015 45,466 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 45,466 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 35,809 miles

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

tape on headlamp to cover kick up to offside

Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,222 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,396 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,247 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,313 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,504 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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S868 CDE is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S868 CDE, 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 S868 CDE registered?

S868 CDE is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 20 February 1999.

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