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AO51 DDU

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,352 mi
Last recorded51,352 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 DDU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 51,352 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 50,688 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 50,688 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 48,871 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 47,125 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 45,069 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 43,431 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 41,344 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 38,525 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 38,525 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 35,929 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 32,738 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 32,738 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 29,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 26,965 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 24,236 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 21,651 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,226 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 16,889 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 14,973 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 13,176 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 12,910 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 12,558 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 11,044 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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AO51 DDU is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO51 DDU, 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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AO51 DDU is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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