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BJ09 CUH

2009 Yamaha FZ1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,481 mi
Last recorded32,481 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 CUH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 32,481 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 28,406 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 28,399 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 28,227 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 28,211 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 28,024 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,569 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,745 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 22,678 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 17,411 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 17,411 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 15,288 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 15,175 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

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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BJ09 CUH is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ09 CUH, 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 BJ09 CUH registered?

BJ09 CUH is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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