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BF59 VJN

2009 Yamaha FZ1 N

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

24,899 mi
Last recorded24,899 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N12,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 VJN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 24,899 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2025 123 miles

Rear owner changws reg plate

Pass 9 May 2024 23,011 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 22,474 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 20,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 19,659 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 17,970 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 14,250 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 14,250 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 13,153 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 11,305 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 9,732 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 8,395 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 5,610 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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BF59 VJN 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 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF59 VJN, 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 BF59 VJN registered?

BF59 VJN is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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