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AO51 DFA

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

107,132 mi
Last recorded107,132 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 DFA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 107,132 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 106,845 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 105,109 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 105,109 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 103,874 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 101,736 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 101,736 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 98,557 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 96,168 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 93,508 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 90,958 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 85,727 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 83,420 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 83,420 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 78,648 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 78,648 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 71,785 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,225 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,478 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,294 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 37,294 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2009 25,033 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 13,588 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 13,386 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 10,851 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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AO51 DFA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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