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AE51 HHY

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,025 mi
Last recorded41,025 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 HHY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 41,025 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 37,827 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 37,777 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Kick up / pattern incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp not working Right hand brake lever stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 36,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp damaged but function not impaired position lamp is weak (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 33,888 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 30,428 miles

Front Wheel bearing slight rumble.

Pass 3 Jun 2019 27,752 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 24,309 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 21,127 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 21,127 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 20,506 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 19,383 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive with a bad tight spot (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 May 2015 18,376 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 18,035 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 21 May 2014 18,035 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 17,228 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 16,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 May 2011 14,738 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 14,216 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 12,583 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 12,583 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 2 May 2008 10,556 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 9,458 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 7,763 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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AE51 HHY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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