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AE51 WZZ

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

24,768 mi
Last recorded24,768 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 WZZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 24,768 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracking (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Radiator guard fouled on lock to lock

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 24,768 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 24,768 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023

Front clock looks new .. only .7 of a mile showing

Front fork dust cover worn and split

Pass 20 May 2022 24,768 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 40,089 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 40,089 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 36,268 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,235 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 33,118 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 31,595 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 31,481 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,319 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,615 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,900 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,061 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 21,557 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 15,938 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 WZZ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WZZ, 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 WZZ registered?

AE51 WZZ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is AE51 WZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 WZZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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