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T117 SMR

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,246 mi
Last recorded39,246 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT117 SMR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 39,246 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 39,241 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 38,912 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 38,912 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no defined pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 37,686 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 32,828 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

levers bent

Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,723 miles

all four intake rubbers perrished and cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2015 18,722 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

all four intake rubbers perrished and cracked

Pass 24 May 2011 18,445 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 17,708 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,316 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 16,280 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,082 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 14,802 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 13,027 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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T117 SMR is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T117 SMR, 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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T117 SMR is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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