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J21 TAT

2009 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,598 mi
Last recorded28,598 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf14,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 TAT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 28,598 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 28,596 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 27,944 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 27,578 miles

front fairings loose but not insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2023 27,576 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

front fairings loose but not insecure

Fail 26 Aug 2022 52,698 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Clutch cable requires re-routing (2.1.4 (c))

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

Fairing panels loose but not insecure

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 49,799 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 49,792 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired Rear axle loose! (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 21 May 2020 43,460 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 41,501 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 32,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 28,789 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 28,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 24,875 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 24,875 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 22,449 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 21,384 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 21,306 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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J21 TAT is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J21 TAT, 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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J21 TAT is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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