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T759 VDV

1999 Yamaha FZ600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

32,163 mi
Last recorded32,163 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZ60020,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT759 VDV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 32,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At rear caliper union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened rear caliper torque arm (1.1.15 (b))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 32,139 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At rear caliper union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened rear caliper torque arm (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 29,488 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 25,270 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 21,617 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2021 21,352 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 21,352 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 20,803 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 19,001 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive and dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 18,042 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 16,909 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 16,751 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,303 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 16,303 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 14,233 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 9,009 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 8,497 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 8,497 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2010 5,319 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 5,319 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 4,607 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 4,511 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 4,476 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 4,255 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ600?

Based on 2,177 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
635
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 63
reflector on motorcycle missing 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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T759 VDV is a 1999 Yamaha FZ600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha FZ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 20,984 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 FZ600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T759 VDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ600 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha FZ600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T759 VDV is a 1999 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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