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AY09 AHV

2009 Yamaha FZ1 N

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,555 mi
Last recorded27,555 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N12,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 AHV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 27,555 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 26,850 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 25,554 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 24,502 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 23,640 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 22,530 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 22,518 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 40% (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 20,900 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 18,454 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 15,407 miles

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

clutch movement stiff

Fail 24 Feb 2018 15,407 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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))

clutch movement stiff

Pass 4 Mar 2017 12,998 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 10,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 9,209 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 6,575 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 4,026 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 2,217 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1 N?

Based on 9,260 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
940
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 62
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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AY09 AHV is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 12,968 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 FZ1 N fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY09 AHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AY09 AHV registered?

AY09 AHV is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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