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FY09 GRX

2009 Yamaha FZ1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,924 mi
Last recorded14,924 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 GRX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 14,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose lower suspension mount bush worn (dog leg) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 14,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose lower suspension mount bush worn (dog leg) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle identification number not legible (0.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 14,743 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 14,743 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 12,768 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 10,234 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 8,819 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 7,651 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 6,862 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 6,379 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 5,607 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 5,607 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 5,591 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 4,766 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 3,505 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 2,325 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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FY09 GRX is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FY09 GRX, 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 FY09 GRX registered?

FY09 GRX is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is FY09 GRX safe to buy?

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