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T808 KAR

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,103 mi
Last recorded31,103 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT808 KAR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 31,103 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 31,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 27,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 27,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Stop lamp not working front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 27,002 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 24,656 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 21,989 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 21,987 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 19,287 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 19,287 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 19,229 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 19,212 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated disc and pad (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect hard due to much fawk oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 19,064 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2013 19,064 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 19,064 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 19,064 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 18,968 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,464 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 12,079 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 9,633 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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T808 KAR is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T808 KAR, 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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T808 KAR is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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