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GV09 GKL

2009 Yamaha FZ1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

22,227 mi
Last recorded22,227 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 GKL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 22,227 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 22,036 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 21,907 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 20,521 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 18,427 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 15,103 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 14,075 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 12,587 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 9,584 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 9,004 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 9,004 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 8,979 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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 GKL is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GKL, 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 GV09 GKL registered?

GV09 GKL is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is GV09 GKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV09 GKL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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