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T798 SGC

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,516 mi
Last recorded41,516 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT798 SGC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 41,516 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 41,516 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail Chain link cracked (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 38,883 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 38,523 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 38,523 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 36,812 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 33,867 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 32,644 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 32,587 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 32,587 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 32,423 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,116 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,009 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 31,171 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 30,673 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 29,653 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 29,185 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 29,185 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,889 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 26,727 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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T798 SGC is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T798 SGC, 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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What year was T798 SGC registered?

T798 SGC is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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