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S963 XHE

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,932 mi
Last recorded33,932 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS963 XHE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 33,932 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 33,347 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 32,067 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 32,058 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 31,712 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 31,712 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 29,476 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 29,476 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 27,717 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 25,400 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 25,400 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 25,388 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 25,388 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2016 25,193 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 25,193 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 May 2015 21,470 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 20,873 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,570 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 20,041 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 18,434 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 17,714 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 17,714 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 15,242 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 14,473 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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S963 XHE is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S963 XHE, 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 S963 XHE registered?

S963 XHE is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S963 XHE safe to buy?

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