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AE51 WZL

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,832 mi
Last recorded36,832 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 WZL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 36,832 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 36,543 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 36,543 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 36,019 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 35,611 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 35,245 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 34,806 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 34,393 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 33,688 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,564 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 33,161 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,692 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 31,836 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 28,423 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 28,423 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 24,714 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 24,714 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 21,217 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 21,217 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 17,988 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,419 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 12,375 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 9,381 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 9,381 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 6,310 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
Full Yamaha YZF600 reliability report

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AE51 WZL is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 19,218 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 YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 WZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE51 WZL registered?

AE51 WZL is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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