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T790 JRL

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,124 mi
Last recorded50,124 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT790 JRL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 50,124 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 44,585 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 44,585 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 40,930 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 40,062 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 39,750 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 38,704 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 37,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 35,647 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,951 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 33,267 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,276 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 32,262 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,960 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 31,960 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 31,657 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 29,137 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 29,137 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,640 miles

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

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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T790 JRL is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T790 JRL, 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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T790 JRL is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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