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DGZ 1185

2009 Yamaha FZ1 N

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

11,336 mi
Last recorded11,336 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N12,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 1185
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 11,336 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 10,857 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 10,857 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 10,109 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 8,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 8,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 8,331 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 7,774 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 7,770 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 7,473 miles

Rear indicators slightly obscured by number plate

Pass 7 May 2014 7,137 miles

rear indicators partially obscured by rear number plate

Pass 4 Jan 2013 6,066 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 6,066 miles

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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DGZ 1185 is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DGZ 1185, 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 DGZ 1185 registered?

DGZ 1185 is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 5 January 2009.

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