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S966 REL

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,742 mi
Last recorded62,742 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 REL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 62,742 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 60,678 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 59,417 miles

Nearside Lower foot rest bent

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 59,417 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower foot rest bent

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 55,160 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 55,160 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 45,838 miles

FRONT TYRE PERISHED

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 43,904 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 43,902 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 41,547 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 41,352 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 40,322 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 38,732 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 38,732 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 37,272 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,226 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 34,799 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 33,534 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 32,286 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 30,332 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 27,868 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 25,874 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 22,569 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 22,061 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 20,902 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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S966 REL is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S966 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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S966 REL is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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