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FN59 VKZ

2009 Yamaha FZ1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,134 mi
Last recorded29,134 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 VKZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 29,134 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 28,728 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 28,493 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 28,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 28,073 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 27,810 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 27,545 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 26,790 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 24,615 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 23,779 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 21,933 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 21,933 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 18,997 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 16,112 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 13,138 miles

Rear 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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FN59 VKZ is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN59 VKZ, 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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What year was FN59 VKZ registered?

FN59 VKZ is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for FN59 VKZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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