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KU09 JWE

2009 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,625 mi
Last recorded51,625 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ613,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 JWE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 51,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear to the rivets around the disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear to the rivets around the disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 50,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 46,242 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable appears to be slightly bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 46,242 miles

Central Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre or wheel fiited incorrectly (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding Front wheel appears to be installed incorrectly causing disc to rub against brake caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding Front wheel appears to be installed incorrectly causing disc to rub against brake caliper (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable appears to be slightly bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 41,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 39,706 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 38,396 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 38,396 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 37,006 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 34,164 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 34,164 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 31,030 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 26,710 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 23,710 miles

Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 22,529 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 22,529 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 18,846 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 18,846 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 15,823 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 9,389 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ6?

Based on 80,092 MOT tests across 6,801 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
6,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 975
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 358
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 326
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 308
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KU09 JWE is a 2009 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha FZ6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 13,968 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 FZ6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU09 JWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ6 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KU09 JWE is a 2009 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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