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T803 VDV

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,050 mi
Last recorded68,050 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT803 VDV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2014 68,050 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 68,050 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 59,562 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 59,562 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,620 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 52,620 miles

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

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,826 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 40,826 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 34,046 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 27,602 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 27,602 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,310 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 21,225 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 21,225 miles

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

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

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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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T803 VDV is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T803 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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T803 VDV is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 15 May 1999.

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