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T816 SGC

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

28,086 mi
Last recorded28,086 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT816 SGC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 28,086 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 27,969 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 27,965 miles

Rear Brake caliper insecure bolt insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Coolant leak offside of rad

Rear flexi hose slight movement

Pass 8 Jul 2024 27,504 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 27,002 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are worn and we recommend changing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc worn / very slightly warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Throttle returns laboured in full right lock

Pass 21 Jun 2022 25,351 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 25,351 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 23,748 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 23,509 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 22,959 miles

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2017 22,155 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 20,086 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,299 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2013 13,400 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

main stand stiff/ sticking

Pass 14 May 2012 12,870 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 12,401 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 34,879 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 34,879 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,945 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 33,945 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,049 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,049 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 225,419 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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T816 SGC is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T816 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 T816 SGC registered?

T816 SGC is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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