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S959 REL

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,189 mi
Last recorded55,189 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS959 REL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 55,189 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 753,120 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 50,265 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 17 Sep 2019 50,248 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 2 Jul 2018 48,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 48,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,268 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 29,447 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 11,656 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 4,726 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 4,603 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 4,121 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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S959 REL is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S959 REL, 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 S959 REL registered?

S959 REL is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S959 REL safe to buy?

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