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T109 FGN

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

42,996 mi
Last recorded42,996 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT109 FGN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 42,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 42,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 42,948 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 42,447 miles

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2021 40,872 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 38,064 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 36,051 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 36,051 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 35,924 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 35,586 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 35,496 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 35,496 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,289 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,743 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,459 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,426 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 28,437 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 28,437 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 25,785 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,352 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 25,168 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 24,549 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 24,364 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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T109 FGN is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T109 FGN, 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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T109 FGN is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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