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GV09 BKD

2009 Yamaha FZ1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

53,468 mi
Last recorded53,468 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 BKD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 53,468 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 51,551 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 46,966 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 45,432 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 43,760 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 41,539 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 39,595 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 38,622 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 38,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,797 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 33,508 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 31,260 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 28,100 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 25,217 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 22,855 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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GV09 BKD is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in Grey 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 GV09 BKD, 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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GV09 BKD is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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