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S972 REL

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

71,782 mi
Last recorded71,782 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 REL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 71,782 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 71,518 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 70,501 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 70,498 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 70,412 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 70,412 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 69,994 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Lower shock absorber bush/bearing (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 30 Apr 2018 69,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Lower shock absorber bush/bearing (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 65,140 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Lower shock bush/bearing has slight wear (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 4 Mar 2017 65,110 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Lower shock bush/bearing has slight wear (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,544 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 56,544 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,045 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 53,951 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Old residue of fuel on carbs but no leak found

Residue of brake fluid where hose as been replaced. Hose tight.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 53,951 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Old residue of fuel on carbs but no leak found

Residue of brake fluid where hose as been replaced. Hose tight.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,974 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 46,326 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,574 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 39,047 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,577 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,062 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 31,968 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 28,338 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 21,685 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 15,107 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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S972 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 76%.

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 S972 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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S972 REL is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 15 February 1999.

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