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T301 VPP

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

39,137 mi
Last recorded39,137 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT301 VPP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 39,137 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front mudguard not present

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 39,128 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard not present

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2025

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 39,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 39,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front mudguard missing

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 2 Feb 2023 39,029 miles

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

Front no front mudguard fitted

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 39,029 miles

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

Front no front mudguard fitted

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 36,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,601 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2011 31,360 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 24,471 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 23,656 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 23,656 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 19,948 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,798 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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T301 VPP is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T301 VPP, 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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T301 VPP is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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