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T778 VDV

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

21,439 mi
Last recorded21,439 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT778 VDV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 21,439 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 21,439 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose to caliper (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 47,469 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 47,469 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 47,456 miles

Drive chain has stiff links

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 46,593 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 42,664 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,098 miles

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,125 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 35,122 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 35,120 miles

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

right0fork dust shield insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2009 35,116 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

rear chain needs lubricating.

right fork dust shield insecure.

Fail 24 Feb 2009 35,110 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 31,953 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 31,953 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 25,206 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 20,447 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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T778 VDV is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T778 VDV, 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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T778 VDV is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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