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DX59 CVM

2009 Yamaha FZ1

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

21,920 mi
Last recorded21,920 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 CVM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 21,920 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 16 May 2025

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 21,906 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 21,906 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2023 21,208 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 20,611 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 20,611 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2021
Pass 14 Mar 2020 19,036 miles

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

Front tyre dangerously over-inflated

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

Pass 24 Feb 2019 16,389 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2019 16,389 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 13,573 miles

Indicator flash rate slightly high

Pass 25 Feb 2017 11,114 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 10,587 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 9,853 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 5,299 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 5,299 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 7,251 miles

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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DX59 CVM is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DX59 CVM, 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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DX59 CVM is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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