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AE51 RVY

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,596 mi
Last recorded44,596 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 RVY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 44,596 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 42,759 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 41,052 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 37,223 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 33,952 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 31,889 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 1 May 2019 28,506 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 24,398 miles

front and rear tyres showing signs of scalloping.

Pass 4 May 2017 19,488 miles

Handlebars possibly deformed

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. steering (2.5.1)

headlight masks fitted at time of test

Fail 4 May 2017 19,488 miles

Handlebars possibly deformed

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. steering (2.5.1)

headlight masks fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2016 19,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 17,046 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 17,046 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 14,675 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 14,675 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 13,273 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 11,236 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 9,684 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 9,509 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 9,136 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 RVY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RVY, 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 RVY registered?

AE51 RVY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is AE51 RVY safe to buy?

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