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T818 PGF

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,688 mi
Last recorded29,688 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT818 PGF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 29,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 28,998 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 28,998 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 28,322 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 26,500 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 23,133 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 22,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 22,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 21,764 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 21,759 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 19,690 miles

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 22 Jun 2017 18,408 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 16,295 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 13,148 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 11,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 8,990 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 8,917 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 7,443 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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T818 PGF is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T818 PGF, 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 T818 PGF registered?

T818 PGF is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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