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AE51 JJL

2001 Yamaha FZ600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,315 mi
Last recorded36,315 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZ60029,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 JJL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 36,315 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 36,297 miles

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

Rear excessive brake pedal travel

Rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Jun 2022 36,297 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear excessive brake pedal travel

Rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jul 2021 36,289 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 35,837 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 34,588 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 34,588 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 34,366 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 34,366 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 33,987 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,682 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 33,259 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 32,990 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 32,990 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,441 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 30,588 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,595 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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AE51 JJL is a 2001 Yamaha FZ600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha FZ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 29,458 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 FZ600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 JJL, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha FZ600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE51 JJL registered?

AE51 JJL is a 2001 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is AE51 JJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 JJL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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