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AY09 GDZ

2009 Yamaha FZ1 N

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,374 mi
Last recorded21,374 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N12,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 GDZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 21,374 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 20,562 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Mar 2024 18,958 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 18,958 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 18,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 18,636 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 18,160 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close/on legal limit recommend immediate attention (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 16,607 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 16,080 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 15,073 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 12,262 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 9,583 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 3,193 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 3,193 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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 GDZ is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GDZ, 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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AY09 GDZ is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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