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S872 XNC

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

52,595 mi
Last recorded52,595 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS872 XNC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 52,595 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 52,413 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 52,064 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 51,778 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 50,685 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 51,466 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 51,141 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 50,859 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,506 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,976 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 49,970 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 49,958 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,796 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

N/S/F Footrest slightly bent (still functionable)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,625 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front fork seals corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2010 40,571 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 40,571 miles

Lower An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 34,761 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

centre stand slightly bent

Fail 12 Jan 2009 34,761 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

centre stand slightly bent

Fail 10 Jan 2008 34,449 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 34,449 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,228 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 22,752 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 26,138 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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S872 XNC is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 S872 XNC, 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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S872 XNC is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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