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AE51 HHG

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,908 mi
Last recorded15,908 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 HHG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 15,908 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 15,603 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 14,827 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 14,577 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 14,577 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 14,521 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 14,284 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 13,260 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 11,016 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 11,016 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 30 May 2009 7,721 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 6,238 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 6,220 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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AE51 HHG is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 21,179 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 AE51 HHG, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha FZS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE51 HHG registered?

AE51 HHG is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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