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S961 FYG

1999 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,695 mi
Last recorded17,695 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YZF60023,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS961 FYG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 17,695 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 17,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipes corroded to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls not working via front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2024 16,479 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 15,710 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 15,525 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 15,403 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 15,104 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 14,724 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 14,095 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 13,775 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 11,771 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 11,492 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 11,492 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 9,099 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 9,092 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 9,064 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 9,056 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 9,051 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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S961 FYG is a 1999 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 23,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S961 FYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S961 FYG registered?

S961 FYG is a 1999 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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