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KP59 NBJ

2009 Yamaha FZ1

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,187 mi
Last recorded33,187 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ115,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP59 NBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 33,187 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 33,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 26,378 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 24,898 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2023 24,883 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2022 22,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 22,915 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 21,820 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 21,815 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear x2 sprocket retaining nuts fractured

Pass 24 May 2019 19,125 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 19,125 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 16,291 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 15,403 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 15,111 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 14,156 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 14,156 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 1,279 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 7,782 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 7,782 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 4,206 miles

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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KP59 NBJ is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KP59 NBJ, 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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KP59 NBJ is a 2009 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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