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T129 VFL

1999 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,255 mi
Last recorded33,255 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YZF60023,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 VFL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 33,255 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 32,635 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 32,630 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 32,380 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 30,918 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 29,342 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 29,342 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick both sets of pads are on the limit (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2017 27,735 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 26,610 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 26,610 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 24,363 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 24,363 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 23,257 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 22,278 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 22,278 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 21,989 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,019 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 19,910 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 19,901 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 18,263 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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T129 VFL is a 1999 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 23,166 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 YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T129 VFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T129 VFL is a 1999 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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