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AE51 HZY

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,827 mi
Last recorded23,827 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 HZY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 23,827 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 23,346 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 22,872 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 22,577 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 22,031 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 21,771 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 21,771 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2014 21,735 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 21,666 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 21,658 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,299 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 21,280 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 20,716 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 19,138 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2007 15,316 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2007 15,316 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 10,659 miles

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

uneven wear on front tyre.

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 HZY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AE51 HZY, 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 HZY registered?

AE51 HZY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is AE51 HZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 HZY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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