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T796 SMR

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,304 mi
Last recorded52,304 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT796 SMR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 52,304 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 51,545 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 49,970 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 46,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 44,307 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 44,304 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 44,170 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Fork stancians have corrosion (2.3.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Left hand fork seal has slight oil misting (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 44,164 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey Exhaust is blowing at silencer joint (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low Head lamp aim very low (1.6)

Nearside All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on N/S/R tail lamp bulb N/W (1.1.3a)

Offside Footrest insecure Right hand foot peg insecure (6.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Fork stancians have corrosion (2.3.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Left hand fork seal has slight oil misting (2.3.3)

Wiring needs clipping in place under fairing

Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,607 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 36,607 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 27,087 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 27,038 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 27,038 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 26,694 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 25,219 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 12,403 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 6,232 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 6,232 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 5,080 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 3,479 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 3,070 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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T796 SMR is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T796 SMR, 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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T796 SMR is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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