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T207 LAC

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,636 mi
Last recorded44,636 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT207 LAC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 44,636 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 44,636 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 44,232 miles

inlet rubbers cracking

Fail 17 May 2024 44,232 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

inlet rubbers cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2022 42,959 miles

Head lamp loose but not insecure

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 42,897 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Minor oil leak from filler cap.

Pass 23 Aug 2021 41,427 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 40,690 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,195 miles

One rear position lamp inoperative

Fail 23 Aug 2016 34,182 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

One rear position lamp inoperative

Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,529 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper fork dust seal glued in

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 32,523 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper fork dust seal glued in

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,359 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2010 31,656 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 30,294 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 28,589 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 28,589 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,498 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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T207 LAC is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T207 LAC, 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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T207 LAC is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 15 May 1999.

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