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S949 RHH

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

24,711 mi
Last recorded24,711 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 RHH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 24,711 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 24,657 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 24,484 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 24,471 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 24,279 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 23,063 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 23,063 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 22,970 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 21,809 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 19,475 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 17,164 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 15,511 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 13,867 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 13,638 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 13,387 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 13,052 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 11,237 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 9,751 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 8,753 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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S949 RHH is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S949 RHH, 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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S949 RHH is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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