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T797 AGU

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,407 mi
Last recorded33,407 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT797 AGU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,407 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

front headlamp beam image poor

Fail 25 Mar 2014 33,407 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

front headlamp beam image poor

Pass 6 Aug 2011 33,318 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 33,318 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 30,209 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 26,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 26,879 miles

Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,197 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 23,191 miles

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

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 22,628 miles

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

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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T797 AGU is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T797 AGU, 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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T797 AGU is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 April 1999.

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