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AV09 OWA

2009 Yamaha FZ1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,247 mi
Last recorded18,247 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 OWA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 18,247 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 17,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 14,598 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 14,062 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 14,062 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 12,354 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 8,438 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 8,216 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 8,127 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 7,024 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1?

Based on 6,532 MOT tests across 589 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
974
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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AV09 OWA is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha FZ1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 15,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV09 OWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV09 OWA registered?

AV09 OWA is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is AV09 OWA safe to buy?

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