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S970 XHE

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,609 mi
Last recorded28,609 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 XHE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 28,609 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 24,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 23,756 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 30,800 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 30,800 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,829 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 24,146 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 21,633 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 20,434 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 16,406 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 12,934 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 9,471 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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S970 XHE is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Red 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 S970 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S970 XHE registered?

S970 XHE is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S970 XHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S970 XHE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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