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S371 ORU

1999 Yamaha FZ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,780 mi
Last recorded42,780 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZ60020,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS371 ORU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 42,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 39,916 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 36,347 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 36,168 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen wrong headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (a))

both front and rear tyre feathered

Pass 4 Aug 2018 29,286 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 25,062 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 21,955 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

carb rubbers excessively perished

centre stand stiff in operation

Pass 30 Jul 2015 21,824 miles

carb rubbers perished

Pass 2 Aug 2014 21,688 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 21,074 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 21,061 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 May 2012 21,036 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 20,821 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 20,708 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 20,658 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2008 20,301 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 19,855 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,743 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ600?

Based on 2,177 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
635
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 63
reflector on motorcycle missing 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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S371 ORU is a 1999 Yamaha FZ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha FZ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 20,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S371 ORU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ600 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha FZ600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S371 ORU registered?

S371 ORU is a 1999 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is S371 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S371 ORU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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