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T109 JLA

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

31,850 mi
Last recorded31,850 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT109 JLA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 May 2025 31,850 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested hi and low round the wrong way (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024 31,363 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 31,341 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 31,078 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 31,078 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 30,370 miles

Exhaust slightly loose silencer slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bearing/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 30,360 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose footrest hanger (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 29,148 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 27,766 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 18 May 2019 27,766 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 14 May 2018 27,349 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 26,884 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,616 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 26,427 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 26,189 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 26,185 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,063 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 26,063 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,959 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 25,388 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 25,388 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,405 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,093 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 21,092 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 JLA is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JLA, 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 JLA is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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