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GK09 YZR

2009 Yamaha FZ6

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,590 mi
Last recorded24,590 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ613,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 YZR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 24,590 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 24,184 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 22,995 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 21,818 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 21,159 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 20,916 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 20,237 miles

CHAIN HAS TIGHT LINKS

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

OFFSIDE MIRROR LOOSE

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 26 Jun 2020 20,237 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

CHAIN HAS TIGHT LINKS

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

OFFSIDE MIRROR LOOSE

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 13 Nov 2018 19,555 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 19,555 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 19,424 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 15,900 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 15,622 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 15,622 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 15,516 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 15,506 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 15,269 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 13,931 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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GK09 YZR is a 2009 Yamaha FZ6 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GK09 YZR, 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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GK09 YZR is a 2009 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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