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S982 FVL

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,149 mi
Last recorded46,149 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS982 FVL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 46,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 45,574 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,566 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 44,625 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 44,625 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,850 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,479 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,000 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 35,000 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 32,524 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 32,510 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 28,416 miles

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

handle bar movement clicky

Pass 11 May 2006 24,457 miles

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

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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S982 FVL is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S982 FVL, 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 S982 FVL registered?

S982 FVL is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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