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FN59 VKV

2009 Yamaha FZ1 N

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,448 mi
Last recorded33,448 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N12,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 VKV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 33,448 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 30,154 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 26,939 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 25,194 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 19,979 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 16,515 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 15,718 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 15,093 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 14,532 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 12,582 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 9,721 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 8,353 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 5,816 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 5,816 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 4,618 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 3,496 miles

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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FN59 VKV is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN59 VKV, 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 FN59 VKV registered?

FN59 VKV is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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