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DW09 YAM

2009 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

5,130 mi
Last recorded5,130 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ613,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW09 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 5,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 31,747 miles

rear light and number plate not fitted securely,

Fail 25 Jan 2022 31,747 miles

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

rear light and number plate not fitted securely,

Pass 6 Jan 2021 29,125 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 29,125 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 26,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 23,165 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 21,645 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 21,645 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 17,316 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 12,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear lamp has been changed

Pass 30 Jan 2014 8,088 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 4,797 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ6?

Based on 80,092 MOT tests across 6,801 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
6,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 975
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 358
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 326
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 308
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DW09 YAM is a 2009 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha FZ6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 13,968 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 FZ6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DW09 YAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ6 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DW09 YAM registered?

DW09 YAM is a 2009 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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The MOT history for DW09 YAM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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