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S986 RCF

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

39,469 mi
Last recorded39,469 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS986 RCF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 39,469 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 36,937 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 36,428 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 36,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 36,408 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 36,408 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 34,074 miles

Exhaust is slightly noisy but not excessive.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 33,129 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 31,237 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 29,923 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 28,271 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,149 miles

o/s footrest slightly loose

Fail 7 Mar 2013 28,149 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

o/s footrest slightly loose

Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,829 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,467 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,221 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 27,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,802 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 25,946 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 25,178 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 24,378 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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S986 RCF is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S986 RCF, 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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S986 RCF is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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