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AE51 RFO

2001 Yamaha Fazer

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

19,072 mi
Last recorded19,072 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Fazer23,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 RFO
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 19,072 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2024 19,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 19,062 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 19,059 miles

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Central Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 19,028 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 18,978 miles

Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced 50% only working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 22 Jun 2018 18,797 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 18,297 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 18,297 miles

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

Central Rear only one of two rear lamps illuminate

Pass 11 Jun 2016 17,775 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

L/H grip slightly loose

both mirrors loose

rear lamp not working on one side

Pass 25 Jun 2015 17,197 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 17,197 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

rear brake binding when wheel is rotated in reverse

Pass 14 Jun 2014 16,614 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 15,756 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 15,756 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2012 15,087 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 14,100 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 14,100 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 12,682 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 12,682 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 11,384 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 11,375 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 9,956 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 8,963 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,751 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer?

Based on 6,079 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 36
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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AE51 RFO is a 2001 Yamaha Fazer in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Fazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 23,488 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 Fazer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 RFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Fazer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE51 RFO is a 2001 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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