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AO51 LXL

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

24,873 mi
Last recorded24,873 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 LXL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 24,873 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 24,873 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2025 22,538 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 22,538 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 20,761 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 20,526 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 20,325 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 20,260 miles

Front tyre wearing low

Pass 24 May 2019 19,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 18,372 miles

Front tyre worn unevenly due to under-inflation

Pass 19 Jun 2017 17,340 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 17,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 16,384 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 15,590 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 14,555 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 12,787 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 10,954 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 9,957 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 8,022 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 7,318 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 6,578 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 6,459 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 5,908 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 LXL is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LXL, 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 AO51 LXL registered?

AO51 LXL is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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