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HF09 EWU

2009 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

18,484 mi
Last recorded18,484 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf14,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF09 EWU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 18,484 miles

Body panels loose

Engine Management light on

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 13,427 miles

Drive chain slightly loose engine management light on (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 13,419 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jan 2025 13,311 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 9,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced 4 LED's not working (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced 4 LED's not working (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 9,289 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced 4 LED's not illuminating (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced 4 LED's not illuminating (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 9,262 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

rear sprocket stud snapped/missing.

Pass 5 Sep 2022 32,074 miles

No rear footrests fitted (Seat has a strap, refer to owners manual)

Pass 16 Aug 2021 31,791 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 30,763 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 30,756 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 30,749 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 30,749 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 27,967 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 27,243 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

drive chain requires lubrication

slight missalignment front to rear

Fail 18 May 2013 27,243 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

drive chain requires lubrication

slight missalignment front to rear

Pass 14 May 2012 10,170 miles

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

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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HF09 EWU is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HF09 EWU, 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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HF09 EWU is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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