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DG09 FLW

2009 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,952 mi
Last recorded14,952 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 FLW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 14,952 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 14,160 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 13,865 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 13,318 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 9,902 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 9,779 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 9,344 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 8,730 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 8,730 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 8,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 8,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 8,077 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 8,077 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 7,741 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 7,741 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 7,517 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 7,517 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 7,196 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 6,125 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 4,123 miles

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

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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DG09 FLW is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG09 FLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG09 FLW registered?

DG09 FLW is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is DG09 FLW safe to buy?

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