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GV09 XUC

2009 Yamaha FZ1 N

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,591 mi
Last recorded31,591 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N12,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 XUC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 31,591 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 27,787 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 26,620 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 26,620 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 25,057 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front Clutch lever pivot worn

Fail 28 Oct 2022 25,057 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front Clutch lever pivot worn

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 19,151 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 19,151 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 17,464 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 16,390 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in rear suspension linkages. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 14,489 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 13,790 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 13,021 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 13,021 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 11,805 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 11,271 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 8,376 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 6,498 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1 N?

Based on 9,260 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
940
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 62
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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GV09 XUC is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 12,968 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 FZ1 N fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV09 XUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 N typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV09 XUC registered?

GV09 XUC is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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