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S971 YCA

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,942 mi
Last recorded24,942 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS971 YCA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 24,942 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 24,940 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 24,940 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak FRONT OFFSIDE FORK SEAL SERIOUSLY LEAKING. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 24,936 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 24,801 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 24,801 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 24,717 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 23,515 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 23,515 miles

Headlamp aim too low main beam (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low dip beam (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 20,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 16,874 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 15,679 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 15,677 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 15,052 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 15,003 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,001 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2011 8,809 miles

Rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 8,702 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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S971 YCA is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S971 YCA, 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 S971 YCA registered?

S971 YCA is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 13 February 1999.

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