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T818 OBV

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,507 mi
Last recorded52,507 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT818 OBV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 52,507 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 52,434 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 49,683 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 49,683 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 47,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 47,117 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 46,255 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 44,988 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 44,020 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 43,162 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 41,039 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 40,132 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 32,859 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 27,308 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 27,153 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 25,799 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 24,021 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,992 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 20,812 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 19,187 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 May 2009 19,187 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2008 14,214 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 13,602 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 9,749 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 8,703 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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T818 OBV is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T818 OBV, 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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T818 OBV is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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