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GN09 LRZ

2009 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

23,886 mi
Last recorded23,886 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf14,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 LRZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 23,886 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 16,796 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 16,795 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2023 12,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 May 2023 12,956 miles

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

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 10,866 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort close to limit of failure (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2022 10,866 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front forks leaking oil excessively (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage locking device missing steering lock missing both sides (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort close to limit of failure (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 8,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort ***close to failure*** (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 8,509 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort ***close to failure*** (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 6,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Gear lever bent

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 6,400 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Gear lever bent

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 5,958 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 4,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mil (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2018 4,869 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride mirror insecure (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mil (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 3,841 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 15,576 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 15,474 miles

Offside Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2013 240 miles

Front brake hose has tight bend coming out of master cylinder

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 6,734 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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GN09 LRZ is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 14,918 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 Yzf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN09 LRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GN09 LRZ is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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